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I need a Heavy Duty Internet Connection for web servers
Hello, I have got a Web Server due to go in at my home in the UK (Burgess Hill Area) from co-location. I have all the equipment as well as 48 Hour UPS Back up, firewalls e.t.c But I am now trying to find a connection that can manage these servers without a sign of struggle. Most of the sites are just Joomla site with content sharing, no media streaming e.t.c
I would if possible want a 10mbps line running in to each server. Is there any IPS that will allow me to do this yet in a cost effective way?
I have been in touch with BT and they said the max I can get is a 5.5mbps from a max of 8mbps line. line (Although I know that the company I work for just around the corner has a T3 1000mbps line running into it.) What would you reccomend I do? Or do you know of any way around this such as another provider.
Thanks for reading!
I would if possible want a 10mbps line running in to each server. Is there any IPS that will allow me to do this yet in a cost effective way?
I have been in touch with BT and they said the max I can get is a 5.5mbps from a max of 8mbps line. line (Although I know that the company I work for just around the corner has a T3 1000mbps line running into it.) What would you reccomend I do? Or do you know of any way around this such as another provider.
Thanks for reading!
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Well, I can't really find any other than Be Broadband. They are pretty good as an ISP..
Anyway I have a feeling this is going to be one of those questions that nobody can awnser. cheers I will see what I can squeze out of BT The useless people..
Anyway I have a feeling this is going to be one of those questions that nobody can awnser. cheers I will see what I can squeze out of BT The useless people..
First you will need to upgrade your line, I used BT myself before switching because of issues! Was paying for 16 mbps when my line was only 8 mbps, presumably the company round the corner has upgraded their line.
There would be no point in moving as the line upgrade will be carried out by BT anyway!
Lee
There would be no point in moving as the line upgrade will be carried out by BT anyway!
Lee
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I presume so, But the Max is 8mbps out of that I can get 5.5mbps down and 3.2mbps up.
Would this be anough to run a few sites from? Because if the worse comes to the worse I would have to get more line put in...
Would this be anough to run a few sites from? Because if the worse comes to the worse I would have to get more line put in...
Easily enough especially at the start when traffic will be relatively low, do you use Firefox? I would advise getting hold of the Fire-bug extension which can indicate server load times and issue related to servers etc.
How many sites are you thinking of hosting?
How many sites are you thinking of hosting?
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Sorry for the slow reply, I am looking to have around 150-200 sites ish...
But there will be a instant 60 when the line is set up then we will transfer the rest over.
But there will be a instant 60 when the line is set up then we will transfer the rest over.
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and just to add to that each site has an average load of 100 constant connections.
Yes I see your point, that is quite a few sites!!
It will be dependant upon how many visitors you receive say for instance all sites (60 ish)....................
Actually before I continue how much space do all of these sites take up?
Because I use a developers hosting package which gives me 5 GB space and 50 Gb bandwidth per month which a quick calculation shows would be adequate for your means (160 sites) using 25 Mb per site. The price is quite good too at £25 per month.
http://www.webdesignerhosting.co.uk/resellerhosting.php
Otherwise you will need to work out if the 8 mbps is adequate depending on the amount of visitors and the size of your sites content.
Lee
It will be dependant upon how many visitors you receive say for instance all sites (60 ish)....................
Actually before I continue how much space do all of these sites take up?
Because I use a developers hosting package which gives me 5 GB space and 50 Gb bandwidth per month which a quick calculation shows would be adequate for your means (160 sites) using 25 Mb per site. The price is quite good too at £25 per month.
http://www.webdesignerhosting.co.uk/resellerhosting.php
Otherwise you will need to work out if the 8 mbps is adequate depending on the amount of visitors and the size of your sites content.
Lee
Thanks, Vee_Mod!
ASKER
thanks for the help, im about 500 yards from the exchange but they are not wanting to give me anythign more then 5mbps down...
I think you need to talk to someone higher up the food chain...
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true true
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