Good server to start with (REP+)

is this a good server... looking for your feedback... it will be running an AIM or MSN Messenger like application so is this a good one to start out with?
Rep left for some good answers!!!


New in the Box HP 1U SERVER P4 2.0, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB HD, CD-RW/DVD, SLIM LINE STYLE that includes:

1x Intel Pentium 4 2.0GHz
2 x Kingston 512 MB, Non-ECC Unbuffered PC2100 DDR RAM, 266 MHz, CL2.5, DIMM 184-pin
1x 40GB Hard Drive Maxtor 7200 RPM
1x 250 watt 1U Power Supply
1x CD Write/ DVD combo drive
1x Floppy Drive
2x Onboard Network ports
2x PCI expansion Network ports
1x PS2 keyboard connector
1x PS2 Mouse connector
1x Serial port
1x VGA port
1x printer port
2x USB ports
2x Internal Hard drive bays 1 filled

Thanks
Mike

 

Does your AIM or MSN Messenger like application have minimum requirements in it's documentation?
If your machine meets or exceeds those requirements, then you should be good to go.

Overall, I'd say it is a good setup for just IM serving. But, it also depends on the internet connection
speed you have and the max number of simultaneous users you plan on having.

 

well to start off with, like maybe a 1,000 simultanious users MAX running on this server? and my internet connection is DSL.
Thanks
Mike

 

The box seems weak IMO.

What's your budget? I could probably sort you out with a cheap unmetered box, with heaps of ram an cpu power.

 

I need a server like in my house, I can't be running off of a hosting plan. I need one physically.
Thanks
Mike

 

Why do you need it physically? Is it admin/root requirerments? If so, a dedi will give you that.

But you can't expect much of a DSL line honestly.

 

I am expecting to switch to a better internet connetion soon... any suggestions?
Thanks
Mike

 

You wont do good with that server if its at home on DSL. 1000 simultaneous is a lot!!! for that server.

But it is hard to tell you what you could do with, if you don't know what application you'll be running... What actual connection you are on and how much bandwidth a user would take up.

But I can tell you that the money it costs to run a server at home isn't that much different from getting a dedicated in a datacenter... Just the electricity bills are big bucks - and what do you do when your block looses power?

 

Well i think what I am going to do is buy a cheap dedi to strt with, then expand as my business expands.
Any suggestions for dedi dervers? Reliable people?
Thanks
Mike

 

newegg.com are suppose to be where most DCs buy their stuff from.

 

how about this server
Dell Power Edge 2500SC 993MHz/512MB ECC SDRAM
Includes:
(1) Intel PIII 933MHz CPU, (NO HDD's INCLUDED)

(1) Cruial 512MB PC133 ECC SDRAM
(1) CD-ROM and Floppy Drive

Video MB SDRAM, Cache Size 256KB, Bus Speed 133MHz

SOLD AS-IS

What are HDDs BTW
Thanks
Mike

 

HDD = Hard Disk Drive

That machine is much weaker than your original one in the first post.

 

Take my word...get a dedi box at the DC for lease. You'll thank yourself later for having done this.

 

Jeez it just keeps getting worse haha.
I am trying to find a server on ebay, but I'm not doing too well
Do you know of anywhere I could get one for pretty cheap that would meet my project guidelines?
Thanks
Mike

 

Ok well what DC do you suggst, I was thinking about that anyway
Thanks
Mike

 

There are quite a few things to consider when getting a dedicated:

- user base... where are they located.
- do you need a control panel (cPanel, webmin, Directadmin etc).
- what kind of bandwidth and usage; 10Mbps/100Mbps switch? Metered or unmetered.
- do you need server/security management? Do you know how to secure a server. Do you know how to tweak Apache?

Last thing: get it from a reputable provider - you will save yourself headaches - and it doesn't have to cost much. Start with a small solution - thats scalable... it's no problem to get more power and bandwidth along the way.

Try to answer these as well as you can - And I can point you to providers, and I will see if you need a dedi or a VPS at first...

 

Depending on where you live, the DCs vary. One reputable one is Savvis, which has many locations around the world.

 

If you are planning on buying your own server, spend around $4k minimum. Those machines cost like $400.

Go with a dedicated server.
Find a host that lets you upgrade RAM because if your site gets big, your going to need plenty of it.

 

Seems expensive to me.

 

Mike,

Definitely stick with the first one you listed - the one listed above won't be very good. Remember that you want to leave room for growth, too (unless you want to buy a new server every year! ).

Cheers!