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Need VPS or Dedicated Hosting

Discussion in 'Web Hosting' started by RockyMtnHi, Jul 20, 2010.

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    Hi,
    We are about to start a new site using Wordpress 3.0 and we need the virtual folders and wild-card capability that allows you to create other sites like Wordpress MU. This can't be done on a shared server so I am wondering what are the best and best priced hosting companies for virtual or dedicated hosting?

    Anyone have some advice?

    Thanks
     
    RockyMtnHi, Jul 20, 2010 IP
  2. PhotonVPS-Jim

    PhotonVPS-Jim Active Member

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    Do you have a budget in mind? What about location?
     
    PhotonVPS-Jim, Jul 20, 2010 IP
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    RockyMtnHi Active Member

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    Hi PhotonVPS-Jim,
    I don't know what a reasonable range of costs is, nor the cost/performance differences between VPS and dedicated so I'm looking for this type of guidance.
    Does that help?
    Thanks
     
    RockyMtnHi, Jul 20, 2010 IP
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    finaltriumph Well-Known Member

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    I suggest Frantech.CA for a Canadian Company offering VPS. They are very cheap. I think you have to purchase a Control Panel though... They give you access to the VPS through Remote Desktop connection. So if you want you can setup it up by downloading all the programs like XAMMP or WAMP, MySQL, PHPMYADMIN and more. They run on fast servers. I've run a lot of stuff on there 512MB Plan $12/month.
     
    finaltriumph, Jul 20, 2010 IP
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    WebIntellects - Rob Active Member

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    Is that going to be new blog or you have been hosted it somewhere previously?
     
    WebIntellects - Rob, Jul 21, 2010 IP
  6. PhotonVPS-Jim

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    Usually having a budget in mind will give a better idea what to recommend, however if this is a brand new site I would suggest a VPS so you can upgrade as you require more resources.
     
    PhotonVPS-Jim, Jul 21, 2010 IP
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    jamuna, Jul 22, 2010 IP
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    # 512MB Memory
    # 20GB Disk Space
    # 1000 GB Bandwidth
    # 1 IP Address
    # Parallels® Plesk Panel
    # Parallels Virtuozzo Container

    This is sufficient requirement for you ? if Yeah than i can help out in this price comparison
     
    phpsolution, Jul 23, 2010 IP
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    WordPlace Well-Known Member

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    we have tried photonvps and have been quite pleased with the quality
     
    WordPlace, Jul 29, 2010 IP
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    ~ServerPoint~ Banned

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    If you are getting started with the project only it might better for you to get started with shared web hosting solution and then switch to the dedicated server or VPS in few months.
     
    ~ServerPoint~, Jul 29, 2010 IP
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    Are you still looking for vps?
     
    BreezeHost, Jul 30, 2010 IP
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    HostXNow Active Member

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    Well it wouldn't cost as much if you can manage a Dedicated Server yourself, and it would perform much better than a VPS. If you need management then you would probably have to make do with a managed VPS to start with. Depends on the specs, etc.
     
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    Check VPS-3 if you start. I suppose dedicated server isn't efficient in your situation.
     
    cyberq, Aug 1, 2010 IP
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    I would like to recommend a dedicated server that comes at a entry level cost, somewhere in the range of 100$ - 150$.

    Why I would go for a dedicated server ? Here are some of the main reasons:

    1. Usually, it comes with a fully managed or semi-managed support package
    2. It offers all the hardware power required by any entry-level business level, giving your project a lot of flexibility for expansion
    3. Possibility to choose your Control Panel from a list of preferred, making the management of your resources intuitive even for non-technical staff
    4. FREE Setup
    5. NO Long term contract

    Do not hesitate to ask in case you need further clarifications.

    Thank you!
     
    Mihai, Aug 12, 2010 IP
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    You don't need a VPS or Dedicated for MU Capabilities. I've seen it done a million times on shared. You just need to find someone who will support you through it. I would reccomend staying away from the larger hosts however, as When we do cPanel updates, Apache recompiles, etc, the wildcard DNS is killed, and it can cause problems. Look for a smaller host who can support your needs, Or check out small VPS packs if you are determined to go that route. A managed solution is your best bet, if you don't know how to handle server management, so keep that in mind.

    At the risk of getting dinged for self-promotion here, we offer decent VPS packages and can set you up with fully managed where you get an unlimited (based on the size of the disk, of course) reseller, and cPanel, and away you go.
     
    PsyberMind, Aug 12, 2010 IP
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    you can ask in linkedin.com
     
    Tom_Lee, Aug 12, 2010 IP