server host

[Blandastig]

hello folks,

i am currently considering starting a server up, i am prepared for the cost, and after spending time here i think i could probably come up with a sserver that would be pleasing to many people.

now my support question, if it can be called that, is i am wondering about hosts. now i have seen that generally you want a host with a 100mbit connection or better(if better exists) but i really do not know too much about hosting and such. i would appreciate any suggestions i can get about companies with hosting services and what in particular i should look for in a good server host.

thanks in advance for any and all help

[yC]

I think before you choose one, you better research on the host's past records see if any big mess happened, or if ppl complaint alot about their support, uptime etc.  Also, price and location is another point you need to consider.  Usually for a server with minimum specs that runs RO (512-1024mb ram, 2.0-3.0 cpu, 500-1000gb transfer, 100mbit port) will cost around $50-$100 or more if the company is known for good/fast support.

If you are new to any hosting service, and you don't know ssh, you better get a package that comes with a control panel, that will make your life easier (depends on your experience).  Because without a control panel, your only way to communicate with your server is through ssh which is a command line system, you don't see any graphic.  Anyway, You can install control panel your own if you know how and i'll leave that to you.  What i mean is most likely you will get a server with linux installed because if you want windows installed you have to pay like $30/mo or something extra.  So there's alot to learn if you want to save some money.  On a side note, linux servers are more stable

Depend where you live and where most of your players live, if you are from america you are better off finding a host that is located in america.  If you are from europe try find one that's in europe.  But that's just my suggestion because one of my friend who's living in Finland (or something lol) and his host is in the US, he and his friends lag alot on the server. 

Also, there are hosts who advertise in the eA forum (i will not mention the name), where you pay $x for y amount of players allowed on your server.  Well, they give you a good machine (like dual xeon, 2gb ram etc) but limit your player amount so if you exceed the amount you have to pay more, in my opinion that's not really a dedicated server, you are obviously sharing the machine with others.  But nevertheless, the machine is more powerful than what you get for that price, well of course, since it's shared and you don't know how many RO servers are running on that one box.  I wouldn't go for those but I know at least a few servers are hosting with them because maybe they are newb freindly? i have no idea xD

Anyway, here's a link to one of the biggest webhosting forum and you can look for deals there, make sure you use the search function to read about the host's past performance before you make a purchase:

http://www.webhostingtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=36

Good Luck 

[Blandastig]

thanks man, that fills in pretty much everything i needed to know.

[laecertus]

just dont choose ovh

[dook]

i use systeminplace.net and am happy to recommend them.

no lag
linux system (rules)
8 gig ram
100mb line

also ssh is really easy to use, u only need to know about 10 commands

[Loki FortunaRO]

I use SystemInPlace as well.  For the most part, they've been pretty good to me, with the exception of some DDOS attacks, and the server crashing near Thanksgiving.

SystemInPlace will also give you a simple "restart" server command, so all you really need to know about SSH is how to log in, type the command they give you, and then close the window.  You really don't need to know more unless you recompile your server on their side.

[dook]

which is easy as pie

gmake clean
gmake

tada

[Loki FortunaRO]

Well, in my case it's ./configure && gmake clean && gmake sql... but yeah, SSH is very handy.