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    Best hosting for eLearning?

    Hello, I'd like to know which hosting type (shared, vps, etc.) is best suitable for the Claroline eLearning script (claroline.net), and which provider do you recommend me.

    Thanks in advance

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    By looking over the script requirements I'd say any standard Linux environment would do just fine. Depending on how many visitors or users you may have you may want to go towards getting a VPS. If you don't expect too many visitors or users then I believe shared hosting should be more than enough.

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    Well, its for a school with about 500 students.

    Btw, here are more requirements:


    Php version >= 5.2
    MySQL version >= 4.3
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    Regular expressions
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    safe_mode = Off
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    Upload max filesize 8-100M
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    If you're starting out the shared environment should suit you well, but you should certainly contact any hosts you're interested in and tell them about what you need and see if they can help you out with it. Try the offers section here for a great number of options.

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    Shared would be a good start, but VPS would be a good longer term strategy. Shared to begin with because you are not responsible for configuring much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeTrike View Post
    Shared would be a good start, but VPS would be a good longer term strategy. Shared to begin with because you are not responsible for configuring much.
    Good advice i would also recommend either start with a shared hosting or plan ahead and get a vps, you can get a vps now a days for the same price as a big shared hosting account

    With those requirements it shouldnt be a problem.

    Cheers.

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    What is the budget of the project? If you're looking at more than $30/month than VPS may be best to cut out having to migrate later. If less, a sturdy shared hosting plan will do the trick.
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    shared hosting will be good for you

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    I would go for more of a higher-end shared hosting plan so that you don't have to 1) pay extra to find a MANAGED VPS and 2) you don't have to manage a server yourself to keep the price low. I would look in the $12 to $20/month range.
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    shared hosting will be good for you
    Nor productive or useful, However, I would recommend start on a Shared Hosting Plan it is small and very useful.. There is no point in going for a VPS if it is not needed.

    If your new webhost thinks it is consuming too much or requires an upgrade they should advise you of this and you can take the appropriate actions from there.

    As others have advised, Start on a Shared Hosting account and see how you fair. Talk with your webhost about your site maybe and advisable before hand and see what solutions they come up with and you can choose from that point.

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    Besides claroline, there's moodle is also good option for elearning.
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    This might be of help to you

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    I would strongly recommend going with a shared hosting provider and checking with them to ensure they can meet your script's requirements.

    500 users does not sound like a lot in this case but if it was, a high class VPS or low end dedicated server may be in order.

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    A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software to help deliver, track and manage training and/or education. The LMSs are typically web based and offer a wide range to services that can be used to administering content and learning.

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    hi,


    i will suggest you to try ucvhost.com, although they have starting range from 9.99(vpslite ) but i have 34usd VPS (soho VPS) and i have tested almost every application there.

    and you know what is the best part about ucv , if your app doesn't work on there VPS you can ask for a refund within 30 days of purchase and they provide this kind of refund without any question.

    its my personal experience with ucv.

    its gud so far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hvalle98 View Post
    Upload max filesize 8-100M
    Post max size 8-100M
    Many shared hosts have really low limits of around 10MB uploads for upload_max_filesize and post_max_size, where as some (mainly hosts that don't oversell/overload their servers) will allow much higher limits of up to 1GB via HTTP. Be sure to check with the host.

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeDVB View Post
    I would go for more of a higher-end shared hosting plan so that you don't have to 1) pay extra to find a MANAGED VPS and 2) you don't have to manage a server yourself to keep the price low. I would look in the $12 to $20/month range.
    I agree with Mike's comments.

    You could even use a Semi-Dedicated account which would be perfect for your project, IMO.
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    Try a host that will upgrade you from a shared to VPS for free but of course it will be a little more pricy. That way you can ensure your site is online 24/7 for the students and you will a little more processing power too.

    Besides, you can get a VPS for as little £15 i think. Try offer section.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jwebhost View Post
    Besides, you can get a VPS for as little £15 i think. Try offer section.
    True, but then you have to pay extra for cPanel/WHM + management. If cPanel/WHM + management is included in the price for £15 then I bet the spec of the VPS will be really low. If this is the case, then the OP would be better off using a Shared Hosting/Semi-Dedicated account as you can use a lot more resources with them.

    If you can afford it, just put in for a Fully Managed Dedicated Server with cPanel/WHM included.
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    if you are not expecting too much visitors shared hosting is best for you.and even i support ucvhost.com

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    A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software to help deliver, track and manage training and/or education. The LMSs are typically web based and offer a wide range to services that can be used to administering content and learning.

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    BigGyan Cloud eLearning

    BigGyan LMS is one such learning software which provides features such as web-based training and e-learning solutions with a simple and intuitive user interface that caters to the needs of technical and non-technical training managers alike. BigGyan can be used to provide on demand content which can be delivered online without the need for investing in expensive hardware.

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    Hi mate,

    My suggestion is VPS.

    Thanking you,
    David

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