Just some questions as im very new to this…
We currently host most of our sites on 1and1.co.uk
Would 1&1 Business or 1&1 Business Pro be ok for this product?, would you be able to remotely connect to the database?
Thanks for your help…
George
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Most shared servers do not allow ‘remote’ connections. You will have to have a dedicated server to get remote access.
That said, you can install and update your database and app just fine using FTP to upload project and a browse to deploy app and phpmyadmin for the database access. I have several installs on shared servers at Godaddy for several customers with no problems.
With PHP and MySQL, you should really not require ‘remote’ access to the DB at all unless you need to access the DB from another app, etc.
I much prefer setting up a dedicated server, but sometimes you do not have a choice.
Regards,
Scott.
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Thanks Scott, any advice on a good dedicated server spec if I decide to go that way.
Re: 1and1 Virtual Hosting
Linux would be my choice for the OS for a server.
Linux is also very forgiving on older hardware if you do not have the budget for a new PC.
You can get a decent quad core with a few gig of ram for under 500. (but I always get raid, so more $$$)
In the last 2 servers I have setup, they include:
quad Core (dual is fine)
4 gig ram (2 gig is fine)
3ware raid 0,1,5,10 controller
2x 500 gig hd (raid 1)
ubuntu i386 server with LAMP (no need for gui on a server)
(many ISP’s use CentOS, red hat/rpm based)
good ups
usb or NAS drive for backup (running a cron job)
A good pipe to the internet.
I also prefer to run an Untangle box as our firewall (www.untangle.com)
Regards,
Scott.
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Here is a good tutorial on installing a server:
http://www.howtoforge.com/perfect-server-ubuntu8.04-lts
The idea is that the installer for the server version should walk you through the install.
Another item that I did different was to install an alternate email server that was is provided.
I use Axigen:
http://www.axigen.com/
The have a free office version:
http://www.axigen.com/mail-server/free/
It find it a very nice solution.
Regards,
Scott.