advice & server needed for (adult) image host
It's been asked before, but all the replies I have found in other posts from my search didn't meet my needs
so...
I'm after a dedicated server for an image hosting site, but we allow adult images (like imagepile)
I know there are hundreds of servers, but the biggest problem I have found, which is why I am asking here, is most don't allow adult material!
Currently with 250 images, it uses around 30GB bandwidth a day. I would like to just pay for 1-2TB bandwidth per month and upgrade if needed, and if the site becomes hugely popular I would realistically need unmetered (its only been live for a week).
But from what I have found searching the net is 1, 2 or 3TB bandwidth limit per month is seemingly more expensive than the unmetered ones?
although usually the unmetered ones only have 512MB ram, and I would 'prefer' at least 1GB.
so, anyone with a suggestion of a decent host, and perhaps some advice of why the unmetered ones are cheaper than set bandwidth?
it would need to have around 60-80GB hard drive, min 512MB ram, prefer 1GB, and something like a 1.8 - 2 GHz cpu (minimum)
all the options preferably upgradable at any time, as if the site becomes popular, it will soon fill up my resources!
Also, any advice on the sort of ram/cpu I may require would be good too. I know its hard without fact and figures etc, but pointers in the right direction would be good.
Cheers!
Michele78 posted this at 15:17 — 12th May 2007.
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I use assortedinternet.com for my adult stuff. they have compettive packages. I have been with them for 2 years and had a hadnful of downtime of like 5-10 minutes. Jbblum23 *jeff* is the owners yahoo id if you want specifics.
There is also phatservers.com , webair.com , revshre.com
the only one I suggest staying away from is dreamhosting, they have had security issues with some stuff and have lots of down time.
Forgot, my desktop has 120 gb 2.0mhz and I am fine as far as space. I also transfer all my pics, files and webpages onto a external harddrive for safety.
My laptop is 200GB 1204 memory and a 1.8 and its more then enough space. Once again I put lots on a external hard drive.
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greg posted this at 16:15 — 12th May 2007.
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Thanks for the suggestions!
assortedinternet.com's hardware is too much for my requirements. which of course the customer pays for in package prices and is reflected by their cheapest price being $200 per month!
phatservers.com is quite expensive! at $250/per month, the package they offer I can get for around the $125 price (a little less or more depending on differences in ram/cpu etc)
webair.com is also quite pricey, and don'se3em to list their monthly bandwidth allowances. so waiting for an email reply from them!
I couln't find anything about revshre.com. ?!?
again, thank you very much for your suggestions
surgematrix posted this at 23:34 — 13th May 2007.
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I am not sure they won't allow adult material. If it is a dedicated server, you are free to do what you want with it.
Dedicated server gives you the flexibility shared hosting won't give. I am sure you will be able to find a host that offers dedicated servers without that restriction.
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Freedom posted this at 07:06 — 16th May 2007.
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Hello.
I suggest you looking at hqhost.net. As far as I know they allow legal adult content.
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