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View Full Version : beside webhosting, what else can i do with my server?


jt2377
06-17-2006, 12:54 AM
my servers is not reaching their full capacity, there are still plenty of space and bw...i want to know what else can i do with my servers.

is oversell the only way to make full use of server? people on WHT talk about overselling a thing of evil but what if you're not trying to oversell and your server are pretty much idle with plenty of space and bw...what can i do with those space and bw...it seem like a waste paying each month for the server and yet the bw is not being use...i know you need some headroom (hard disk space/bw) in case there is a spike.

beside hosting game along with webhosting...what else do you guys use your servers for? i try to squeeze more out of my servers and see if i can find some income for lower use of bw/disk space.

what do you think?

AlexBlom
06-17-2006, 01:44 AM
You could always do Shoutcast hosting!

But honestly, remember to keep some space in reserve for when your clients and resellers accounts mature!

Overselling is effective when done correctly!

edu4vision
06-17-2006, 02:49 AM
Cant you deversify your business and offer a lot more services?

such as...

autoresponder
affiliate network
membership site,

you get the idea. Grow the business..

PixelManual
06-17-2006, 03:10 AM
Perhaps use it to sponsor a semi-large site in return for banner ads. There are plenty of great sites (gfx, mainly) that grow large and cannot afford decent hosting.

As Alex mentioned, perhaps shoutcast streaming or mirror a popular download link?