Posted by Scott on 03/19/06 22:46

Thanks Jerry.

Scott

Jerry Stuckle wrote:
> noone wrote:
>
>> Scott wrote:
>>
>>> Can anyone refer me to a good hosting provider? I'm looking for a
>>> reseller plan with PHP 5, MySql 5, 24 x 7 support, and most
>>> importantly, a solid uptime record.
>>>
>>> Customer referrals only, please.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Scott
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> just curious - but why not host it yourself? A good PC with Linux and
>> a battery-backup unit and a BUSINESS DSL or Cable account does the
>> trick. Then you are not at the mercy of the provider. I have an
>> OpenVMS and Linux server that has been running via DSL for 7+ years
>> now - via Dynamic DNS no less... (DHCP IP address).
>>
>>
>>
> Noone:
>
> 1. Many cable/dsl providers do not allow web hosting on their systems,
> even with a business line.
> 2. Upstream speed is typically much lower than downstream - ok for a
> browser but not a server
> 3. Even if they are the same, no cable/dsl provider provides the same
> speed as any competent data center.
> 4. No backup links.
> 5. No backup generators
> 6. No one to restart the site should it crash when you're not home (or
> worse yet, just left on a two week vacation),
> 7. The hosting company maintains the servers (applies patches, etc.),
> saving me time.
> 8. Many mail users are filtering email from DHCP addresses due to SPAM
> problems (open relays)
>
> Need I keep going?
>
> I would NEVER host it myself on a cable/dsl connection, even if my ISP
> allowed it. A good data center results in more faster speeds, higher
> uptime and in general a more reliable service. And if my time is worth
> anything at all, it saves me money. The cost of hosting for a month
> doesn't pay for 5 minutes of my time. And I could easily spend more an
> hour or two each month just researching patches and maintaining the system.
>
> Scott,
>
> For suggestions on where to look, try http://www.webhostingtalk.com.
> There's a lot of people (mostly resellers) advertising there, but skip
> those. Rather, look for the user reviews to see what others think about
> particular hosting companies.
>
> Then ask your question there and just ignore the sales pitches you'll
> get. A bit of a hassle sometimes, but still the best resource I've
> found for hosting recommendations.
>

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