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Originally Posted by babydred
This is a great tut! Thanks ZZ for taking the time to write it!
Now for my question...what's the minimum server requirements needed to run a thumb TGP or thumb MGP using sponsor hosted (or FHGs, whichever you want to call them) and/or partner submitted galleries (either way the links are hosted off my server)?
LelaHosting has some great virtual hosting deals and so does HighCountryHosting ...but i'm not sure of what i'm going to need as far bandwidth transfer...20 gigs too low?
I'm thinking somewhere between 50 -100 gigs?
75% is going to be sponsor hosted galleries and 25% partner submits.
I also want to have one using 100% sponsor hosted galls.
I'm leaning towards HCH because they'll install Comus and TTT for me...thus saving me the trouble of that hurdle.
so to summarize, i just need to know:
What's the minimum server requirements (disc space, bandwidth transfer amount, speed and etc.) needed for a TGP or an MGP just starting up?
I have no idea where to start as far as paid hosting needs...i've been using freehosts since day one and i'd rather be on a more reliable server and paid is definetly better supported than a free one.
My apologies if i'm rambling.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!  |
First of all don't look at what a host installs. Look at their prices. You can always find someone to install the scripts for you. This way you'll save alot of money in the long run.
You might wanna ask Darkhorse how much he charges to install stuff. Back when I was new I got him to install stuff for me. Make a post.
For hosting you might wanna look at this if you really have to use a virtual plan.
http://phatservers.net/hosting_plans/virtual/index.html
As for server specs. I don't think you need to worry about that yet. What you could do is get a virtual plan. As your site grows upgrade through the packages. When you reach 10,000-12,000 uniques per day move to a dedicated server.