Dreamhost Unlimited hosting

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by kandyfloss, Aug 27, 2009.

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    Does dreamhost really provide unlimited disk space and bandwidth? well, that would mean you'll never have to buy servers?
     
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  2. zdhosting

    zdhosting Peon

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    Yes, they do. They use their own control panel and I think its something like they can use it for unlimited servers.
     
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    Unlimited usually refers to 1024 domains / you can't go beyond that, and it is no fun since all of them would be on same IP - which eventually would hurt in your SEO efforts.
    Big plans do give big bandwidth advantage, one reason why I always opt for unlimited plans - but not for more than 2 sites as a general rule I practice and preach!

    Cheers
     
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    Where it is written that unlimited means 1024 domains ?
     
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    pubdomainshost.com Peon

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    It may not be documented anywhere sir, but I thought I would share this little information with you. Sometimes these things are written in fine print - and not made obvious to customers directly.

    Here is a sample of fine print from a leading organization
    While Unlimited Web Hosting Plans support and host unlimited Web Sites, owners of single plans with more than 400 Web Sites may experience periodic decreases in performance. - So you see - so conveniently a cap has been put to the no. of sites at 400 /

    Another reason - and this one is technical is the number of folders that can be created in OS - somewhere I read that it is at 1024 / beyond which OS acts crazy - not sure if that is applicable to Windows alone or to both Windows and Linux.

    Anyways I really don't have a proof for you, but I do recommend hosting only few sites on any unlimited plan for obvious performance and SEO reasons!

    HTH
     
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    zdhosting Peon

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    Interesting. From where did you read this ?
     
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    root@localhost Peon

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    can u buy harddisk with unlimited space? there is no such thing right?

    they will limit u on your CPU usage
     
    root@localhost, Aug 28, 2009 IP
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    I wish I had bookmarked the page where I read it, for now though - I don't recollect and search on Google hasn't helped to retrieve the page. Sorry ...
     
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  9. Bohra

    Bohra Prominent Member

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    Well logically no 1 can provide unlimited its a marketing gimmick the will remove u if u use too much of thier resurces
     
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    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    Ya, you are right ! They will notify you to upgrade one you cross the limits of your account !
    Its just a marketing technique that they say Unlimited ! :rolleyes:

    - Digital -
     
    Digital_shubhi, Aug 28, 2009 IP
  11. Malatya

    Malatya Active Member

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    Answer is too easy, CPU and RAM usage.
     
    Malatya, Aug 29, 2009 IP