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vps or shared host for large downloads?
Hi, I'm looking for hosting advice.
I'm currently having problems using 1and1's shared hosting for the website of my record label : www.mikrowave.co.uk . Users are complaining of downloads freezing at 2mb or not starting at all. Especially for the larger promotional downloads such at this page http://www.mikrowave.co.uk/elementsx/elements1.html
Does anyone have advice on whether getting a VPS will sort this problem out, or is it just a case of getting a better shared host than 1and1? I can't afford to go to the level of a dedicated server yet.
there might be sometimes simultaneously 10 or 20 people downloading, but normally less than that.
and of course, any recommendations of companies would be appreciated- though please try to recommend more than one so at least i know you aren't just selling your own.
I'm currently having problems using 1and1's shared hosting for the website of my record label : www.mikrowave.co.uk . Users are complaining of downloads freezing at 2mb or not starting at all. Especially for the larger promotional downloads such at this page http://www.mikrowave.co.uk/elementsx/elements1.html
Does anyone have advice on whether getting a VPS will sort this problem out, or is it just a case of getting a better shared host than 1and1? I can't afford to go to the level of a dedicated server yet.
there might be sometimes simultaneously 10 or 20 people downloading, but normally less than that.
and of course, any recommendations of companies would be appreciated- though please try to recommend more than one so at least i know you aren't just selling your own.
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Hi,
You can try with VPS, if it doesn't work either, you can upgrade it to dedicated server. Most of the hosting companies will do the migration for free. You can try www.veryserv.com .
You can try with VPS, if it doesn't work either, you can upgrade it to dedicated server. Most of the hosting companies will do the migration for free. You can try www.veryserv.com .
I recommend a dedicated hosting plan rather then VPS for your scenario.