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View Full Version : Rack Server or Local Server with 1.5MB Up DSL


Manny
02-27-2002, 11:06 PM
I'm hosting the site in a shared server environment and I'm getting hit pretty hard in terms of traffic. Last month I received almost 2M page views.

I created a test environment which I may use to host the site.
I have Two PIII, 512MB, 60GB Servers running Windows 2000 Advance Server. One of my server runs IIS to host the ASP pages While the other runs the SQL Server database.

My Question:

Should I get a 1.5MB Up/Down Business DSL Line to host my two servers, or should I use two Dedicated Servers instead.

I'm a bit worried about cost, performance and managebility.

Can anyone help me decide?

Thanks
Manny

RackMy.com
02-28-2002, 12:30 AM
Have you looked at colocation? That would probably be your best option.

jstout
02-28-2002, 03:47 PM
At least around my neck of the woods, business class dsl 384k up and down is $200/month. Colocation is MUCH cheaper.

Potsie
02-28-2002, 06:03 PM
Not only is a business class SDSL typicall more expensive, there are the service issues as well. I used to run server on SDSL circuits around the Bay Area and found the stability to be an issue as well as the 80% rule - they only guarantee 80% of the subscribed rates.
Since you have the servers already, it sounds like colo could be a great option. The right provider will have a UPS, good cooling, redundant connections and "remote hands" available for emergency situations.
A good addition is a remote power cycle and VNC or PC Anywhere to remotely manage the box.
Just my $.02 :)