Web Hosting Talk : Web Hosting Main Forums : VPS Hosting : I Need Recommendations per My Usage

[xerosis]

Hello,

This is my first post on WHT, and I hope to stay for a long time to come.
I am currently with WebKore, on their shared, but I'm looking for something more.

My site seems to be quite slow at peak times because it is on shared.
I believe a VPS or Semi-Dedicated would be the best way to go.
I don't have too much to spend and I will post my usages below.

I run vBulletin 3.6.7, and at high peak times around 80 users are online, but that can drop to 30 at low periods.

As I said, I would think that VPS would be the way to go..
I have around 20-25USD to spend per month (maybe if you can assist me in finding an offer/promotion..)

I would need DirectAdmin included and preferably Fully-Managed.
I wouldn't be hosting any other sites, apart from my one with vBulletin.
It is a low budget, but if you can't find a VPS, maybe Semi-Dedicated or a flexible shared package..


Thanks for your help guys.


-Mike

[devonblzx]

You might want to stick with reseller hosting. I don't think you will find a fully managed VPS with a DirectAdmin license for your budget.

[babotimmy]

your budget is too low...
u should raise ur budget to satisfy your need =]

[waturl]

add $15, i think you will find a managed vps for $40, u will need much memory, it's a forum, don't forget.

[Harzem]

A vBulletin with 80 users online at peak times, won't be able to stay in a $25 VPS. You should consider spending around $40.

You need 384 MB ram with 1 GB burstable, 1.5 GB preferred.

[Nnyan]

As others have stated your budget is low for a managed VPS. At your size forum I would second the rec for a reseller account on a very good host. I've have forums that peaks at just a bit over 150 concurrent users on a reseller with no issues, but on the wrong reseller I could barely keep 50 going.

Now I'm not an expert but how big a VPS you'll need (if you go that route) will depend on what else you'll be running off this, number of other accounts (if any), if you'll need a control panel, etc...

VB normally needs about 256MB ram to handle 100 concurrent users (thats a rough guide) and then you have to add everything else that will use up memory.

I'm not really big on depending on burstable for your everyday resource needs.

[xerosis]

Ok, I've decided I won't go with a VPS then.
You mention a good Reseller.

Could anyone recommend me a reseller?
I notice my forums are sluggish with 70 users online at the moment so time is of the essence.
I would ask for 40GB Bandwidth as a guideline.

[Harzem]

You may consider JaguarPC semi-dedicated packages. I never used that package, but JaguarPC has a reputable service for VPSs (and I used many VPSs with them, still two are active).

Their semi-dedicated shouldn't be too bad.