Virtual Private Server - System Requirements

[Vger]

but all i've gotten from this post so far is the basic internet "you can't do that (you dummy)"...

No one has said anything like that to you, but maybe the reason you haven't had any more responses to your post is because your attitude is so off.

All that I was trying to do was to advise against having an unmanaged VPS unless you do know how to administrate a server yourself. I based this on a great deal of experience of answering posts from people who buy unmanaged VPS systems and then can't even get them in basic working order afterwards.

The previous post is incorrect. If you have a VPS with 256 Mbs of RAM then that's what you get allocated to you to run everything. A VPS is a sectioned off part of the server with a finite amount of resources allocated to it and often with root access to allow you to install whatever you want on it.

If you need root access then you'll have to go for an unmanaged server, but if you don't need root access then a fully managed VPS is a better option - even though it's much more expensive.

There really isn't anything else to offer by way of advice. You'll know yourself to shop around for what seems to be the right deal for you.

Vger

[stevesh]

I haven't responded because vger does this stuff for a living, and I would expect his advice to be right on.

[ungarod]

I haven't responded because vger does this stuff for a living, and I would expect his advice to be right on.

Well that's just great. I am fine with deferring that however I've not gotten what I really need which is what TO do. Just what NOT to do (don't use 256MB, etc).

So truly what are the requirements? I've got to believe on a shared plan I have access to smaller amounts of memory on average than on these Virtual Private plans.

[Vger]

what I really need which is what TO do. Just what NOT to do

1. DO buy one with more than 256 Mbs of RAM
2. DO buy a fully managed VPS
3. DO surf to find a deal that is suitable for your needs.

I don't know what else you're hoping that people will say.

Vger

[ungarod]

1. DO buy one with more than 256 Mbs of RAM
2. DO buy a fully managed VPS
3. DO surf to find a deal that is suitable for your needs.

I don't know what else you're hoping that people will say.

Vger

Thanks! So more than 256MB. 512? 1GB? 2GB?

If you look at my first email I was asking about 256 vs 512 vs 1024... Just looking for assistance on where to land...

[Website Rob]

256 MB - your site doesn't have a lot of products or attributes

512 MB - should be able to run the same Zen Cart you are now but with less problems than a Shared account

1 GB - at this level better you can do a lot but now getting into VPS vs Dedicated situation


If your pocketbook/budget allows for it, a Dedicated Server is always best; don't have to share anything with anyone.

With all of the above and unless familiar with Server Admin, make sure to get Managed!


For the most part, a Shared or Reseller account should handle all your Hosting needs. If your current Hosting account is having problems then it might be best to just change Hosters.

[crazycucumber]

256 MB - your site doesn't have a lot of products or attributes

512 MB - should be able to run the same Zen Cart you are now but with less problems than a Shared account

1 GB - at this level better you can do a lot but now getting into VPS vs Dedicated situation

Thanks , a straight forward answer which covers all the bases . at last ! thanks again