I need to learn EVERYTHING about dedicated hosts - TEACH ME AND OTHERS...
 

ok firstly don't spam me i am going to host dedicated with Likewhoa.

I need teaching, I want a good dedicated server but do not know what i need to serve my needs.

I currently have a site which as large amounts movies etc just about to be launched.

what does it mean 1megabit? 20megabit?

which is best to start with?
http://hosting.likewhoa.com/webhosting3.php

Obviously very confused any advice, useful links etc much appreciated

your with likewhoa they'll take care of everything for you
i don't know shit bout the servers they handle it all for me

format c:

like... whoa.

likewhoa should be answering your questions



we would :thumbsup


:glugglug

:rasta

yeah i want to know exactly what I am purchasing though and what is best, dont want to make a decision based on NO knowledge.

1Mbit billed on average method = ~330GB per month

If you get a capped 1Mbit line and manage to sustain your bandwidth right below capped level without going over... probably around 300GB. This is if you have VERY flat bandwidth and traffic patterns (NOT TGP postings).

95% means it polls your bandwidth every 5 minutes for the whole month and knocks out the top 5% of reading (kills spikes). In order words you are allowed to spike for 35 hours a month over your normal bandwidth level without paying more than expected.


For TGPs, do average billing
Paysites, do 95%.
Other types of steady traffic do capped.

You can also do capped if you push a lot of bandwidth (100+Mbits) and your patters are pretty constant.

damn right.... XFR would too.... very helpful those guys are. :glugglug

'tis like whoa ! Just hit up the Noc, he'll help ya out :thumbsup

best is relative to your needs.

Holy shit an intelligent post on gfy :thumbsup

Get nice hardware and tell them you won't need much bw till you get your site running.

Then when its running buy more bw.

If you order crappy hardware and you really have a popular movie you will need to move servers pretty quick.

BTW, if you are going to host movies and you are seriously going to pay those prices listed on LW's site, good luck to you in your venture! :1orglaugh

if you're planning to go large, plan ahead (in terms of boxes/load balancers/pipe).

I hear Darren has a huuuge pipe himself.

obviously i will work a custom deal with them... who would u suggest then :Graucho

very true sir.

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