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[baz88]

Live broadcast 80 hours a month, with at most 20 viewers, usually around 10.
Broadcast settings at: 282kps, 29.97fps 320x240.
Currently running on a dedicated server around $100/month.

Do we need a dedicated server for that? Or would I be able to find hosting for around $50/month?

[AI-Wayne]

How are you feeding the live broadcast to the server? I would initially think that most requirements (components / resources) for feeding a "live" broadcast vs. a pre-recorded (i.e. uploading single files via FTP) would largely be the deciding factor between dedicated and shared hosting.

Most shared hosting will not support exotic means of constantly uploading to the server for a live feed assuming some non-standard components are involved.

- Wayne

[baz88]

Windows Media Encoder.

[AI-Wayne]

I think you're going to be sticking with dedicated.

You might hear suggestions for hosting supporting that but it's typically (in my mind anyway) not considered a "standard" component for a shared hosting environment even though it's native to Windows. I've worked for a Windows host for several years and have a good feel for the industry as a whole and that's something targeted to either VPS or dedicated hosting.

If you wish to lower your monthly expenses you should consider evaluating a Windows VPS (virtual private server) solution, but if you're currently paying $100/month a decent VPS is going to run you $60-70 (a budget one won't cut your needs), so you're probably better off staying where you're at unless someone can chime in a with shared host that also support Windows Media services.

Good luck -

Wayne

[Softsys Hosting]

I would agree with Wayne. You should stick to dedicated. Most of the shared hosts won't allow you for a live broadcast and if they will, you might have to compromise on performance. You can consider VPS Solutions which can be available at around $60 / mon.

All the best!

[baz88]

Okay, thanks a lot.
Just looking to cut costs.

[supportech]

Hi,

If you are looking for a good quality with dedicated resources allocated only to run your broadcasting applications then dont think of price cut off