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08-27-2014 02:09 AM #1 kinobi (Member)
Tracking Setup - server options

I am trying to set up CPVLab mainly for FB .. is something line linode - good enough? or do I need to step up server requirements?

Linode 2GB
$.03/hr
($20/mo)

2 GB RAM
2 CPU Cores
48 GB SSD Storage
3 TB Transfer
40 Gbit Network In
250 Mbit Network Out

or go BeyondHosting or LiquidWeb route? any other recommendations?

08-27-2014 02:51 AM #2 zeno (Administrator)

Linode are excellent. As long as you tune the server appropriately, it should do e.g 100,000+ clicks a day no problem

08-27-2014 03:03 AM #3 kinobi (Member)

any suggestions as to OS?

Now that you mentioned tuning , how much of a daily maintenance would be required? One thing I don't want to do is managed Linux server :-)

linode server seems to be "beefier" than BH for half the cost..so if it is "setup and forget it" for Linode, the savings may be worth the initial headache.

08-27-2014 04:40 AM #4 zeno (Administrator)

This all depends on your skills/experience with Linux (I'm assuming Linux and not a Windows-based VPS) and/or if you hire someone to do things.

Forget about daily maintenance, you'd generally only need monthly, or weekly checks unless you were pushing serious volume -- in which case hiring someone would be normal.

I use CentOS. Common choices would be that or Ubuntu.

When doing it yourself things can be a lot simpler, and you can build a better stack - e.g. using Nginx instead of Apache >> life improved.

Furthermore, when you have a bit of server/linux knowledge and understand how bit piece together (e.g. webserver + PHP handler, modules/extensions, etc.) then you get a better understanding of what your server does, it's limitations, and when/why you may need to upgrade. Tracking performance with NewRelic is also fun!

We are building a custom, STM 'StackScript' for Linode which will automate deployment, tweaking and hardening of a VPS -- and this will be free to all STM users, so stay tuned!

08-27-2014 07:06 PM #5 kinobi (Member)

Wow zeno I really could use it just about now! .. nevertheless, great resource/ addition..

09-02-2014 02:33 AM #6 kinobi (Member)

would stepping down with RAM to 1024 @ $10/ mo plan be not smart/ cost effective?

24GB DISK
1 CPU Core
2TB XFER
$10/mo

09-02-2014 03:49 AM #7 zeno (Administrator)

Yes, you won't need anything better until you are running high volumes

09-02-2014 05:35 AM #8 constantin (Member)

As an affiliate who used to have a LiquidWeb Managed server and upgraded to a Digital Ocean droplet, I HIGHLY recommend the switch. I believe Linode's servers are slightly faster than digital oceans now, but if you're a newbie learning Linux sysadmin stuff digital ocean's tutorials are simply the best (https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials)

For AM, starting with a LEMP stack is best (Linux Nginx Mysql Php-fpm)
https://www.digitalocean.com/communi...n-ubuntu-12-04


It's really not that hard, you'll save a lot of cash and get better performance while learning too!

09-02-2014 07:49 AM #9 karim0028 (Member)

Quote Originally Posted by constantin View Post
As an affiliate who used to have a LiquidWeb Managed server and upgraded to a Digital Ocean droplet, I HIGHLY recommend the switch. I believe Linode's servers are slightly faster than digital oceans now, but if you're a newbie learning Linux sysadmin stuff digital ocean's tutorials are simply the best (https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials)

For AM, starting with a LEMP stack is best (Linux Nginx Mysql Php-fpm)
https://www.digitalocean.com/communi...n-ubuntu-12-04


It's really not that hard, you'll save a lot of cash and get better performance while learning too!
Wow, i didnt know that digital ocean was considered an upgrade... Ill check them out again...

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