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[dg2008]

I am running a few fan sites, all small.

I started out with Streamline then moved to Cirtex then Hostgater and now Dreamhost, each time adding or removing a site.

I have just joined Dreamhost with their shared package.

I am now in the process of looking for the best host for my media sites - I want a script like phpmotion.

I have one domain with 6 sub domains. The most amount of video clips I have on one site is 36 with the largest size being 41,000,000.
I don't have many visitor and can't see have a load of files.

My problem is I have stuck in my mind that I need loads of storage but I know I don't, I just don't want to have not enough etc.

Should I go for a shared host or something else?

[satya_love]

I am using jaguarpc.com

They are working fine and i am satisfied with their service.

So i suggest you to have a look over them

[MikeDVB]

If you're wanting to run a script like phpmotion the main thing you're going to have to do is find a provider that supports it. It has some server-side requirements that the provider will have to have already installed on the server for it to work.

Other than that try to find a host that has a nice plan upgrade process (meaning from small to large) so you don't pay a lot up front but if you need more you can get it.

Good luck

[dg2008]

Originally Posted by satya_love

I am using jaguarpc.com

They are working fine and i am satisfied with their service.

So i suggest you to have a look over them

Thanks I've at a look and them and am contacting them to see if they run phpmotion. With the shared hosting you get free upgrades on disc space but also looked at Semi-Dedicated Hosting.

[Jedito]

On a VPS you can install the software if you want it

[dg2008]

oh thanks just making sure as I don't want to pick the wrong host

[gameforever]

Semi-Dedicated Hosting is also good choise if shared hosting do not support phpmotion, you should confirm that they have the upgrades plan on disc space, i seem to remember that most hosts have not, generally are shared-vps-dedicated plans. Good luck.

[Jedito]

the problem is that on a semi-dedicated he wont be able to install anything, he'll need to contact to his potential host before signup about the requirements of the script. On a VPS he have the freedom of install it if he wants.

[dg2008]

so you can't install scripts via ftp with a semi-dedicated plan?

[Timelord_]

You can install scripts without issue, however, if the script relies on a module that is not installed on the server, your are out of luck.

Cheers.

[MikeDVB]

Originally Posted by dg2008

so you can't install scripts via ftp with a semi-dedicated plan?

You will be able to install any script you want whether you are on shared or semi-dedicated or VPS or dedicated. The problem lies in that if you need a custom module such as those required by PHPMotion unless they are already on the server you won't have the power to install them which is why if you want to run a special script (such as a video sharing site) you will need to find a host that can accommodate you.