zollet — Thu, 10 Apr 2003 17:15:55 +0000

Andy, I couldn't disagree with you more. If you're happy with your current web host and you know beforehand that you're going to use more bandwidth, then why not simply purchase more bandwidth or upgrade to a bigger package (or a dedicated server) instead of going through the pain of changing web host? It's not like the web hosts have their bandwidth limits written in stone or anything. You can get as much bandwidth as you need as long as you pay for it.

Anyways, "perhaps" you mean what I'm saying.

andy206uk — Thu, 10 Apr 2003 10:15:43 +0000

What i was trying to say, is that most hosting providers have a bandwidth limit, if you go over that they charge you or if their a naff hosting provider they'll cap your site, and it will go down completly when your over the allowence.

If you estimate your going to go over the bandwidth allowence then it "may" be a good move to change hosting providers or get a dedicated server.

zollet — Thu, 10 Apr 2003 06:29:47 +0000

Quote: Originally posted by Brian Farkas
I tend to disagree, somewhat - bandwidth could be a reason to change servers, as once you start using too much your site also tends to use up system resources, making it unfit for a shared hosting environment...

Brian,

Then your problem is not bandwidth, it's system resources. It's not because you're using too much bandwidth that your server load goes up, it's because you have many visitors browsing your site. Bandwidth is irrelative unless you're moving because you need more bandwidth and you've found a better deal.

Brian Farkas — Thu, 10 Apr 2003 01:30:44 +0000

I tend to disagree, somewhat - bandwidth could be a reason to change servers, as once you start using too much your site also tends to use up system resources, making it unfit for a shared hosting environment... The extra bandwidth charges also make it more viable for you to purchase a dedicated server. I would suggest purchasing a server from a company who will provide support if you are not familiar with managing dedicated servers, as if you don't do this you will likely soon find yourself in "over your head". Good luck!

Brian

zollet — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 17:29:38 +0000

Andy, bandwidth is no reason to change server when you can easily save all the trouble of moving and just purchase more bandwidth.

cafe,

That is a high load (especially if the server runs on a single CPU). If your traffic is going to increase as much as you've mentioned, I suggest you purchase/rent a powerful dedicated server. Email me if you need help or simply want more info.

Cheers.

load average

cafe — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 12:40:51 +0000

My load average is 1.45,1.35,1.13.

andy206uk — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 08:51:05 +0000

get a bandwidth report from your ISP... if your current load multiplied by four is more than your monthly allowence then it may be wise to upgrade your site.

zollet — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 06:47:44 +0000

What is your current server specs and also what is the average server load (you can get server load by typing 'w' when logged in via Telnet/SSH)?