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What do you use your LEBs for?
I'm hosting my websites on normal Linodes and Dedi servers.
I'm new to the whole LEB thing, and I can't stop reading this forum since I accidentally discovered it. I get really excited by geeky stuff and all this efficiency thing 
Anyhoo, I don't know what interesting stuff I can do with LEBs. So I'm gathering ideas
I've seen a thread where people were bragging about the amount of LEBs that they own. In this thread it's time to brag about what stuff you do with your LEBs
Anyway people, inspire me!!!
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Another "Where do you use your LEB for" thread...
He's new, don't be an ass.
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I think one of the most popular uses is VPN/Proxy.
Also dns, backup, redundancy, and precisely what you use your Linode for. Spend a little time here and you'll soon find yourself running more efficient websites on a faster line than Linode gives you, and you'll cut your bills into a fraction of what they are.
Welcome, hope to see you around more.
Welcome to LET.
I use my LEBs for Web Server, Proxy/VPN, Database Server, and DNS Server.
And this is why I came here.
Welcome aboard, @dantes
Well, nothing fancy. I'm using my LEBs as dns servers, backup servers, compiling programming codes etc. But hosting websites for the most.
Welcome to LET!
Ok lets do this
4x are used for DNS Servers
1x is used for a Database Server
2x are used for VPN Server (these servers also serve additional functions such as ventrilo hosting, mumble hosting, etc.)
2x are used for a web server
1x is used as a backup server
1x is for my IRC Bouncer (ZNC)
2x are used for my Remote Desktop (one linux, the other Windows)
1x is my OwnCloud server
2x are my development boxes (I'm a horrible/crappy coder)
1x is for monitoring other servers (munin)
4x are just sitting there doing nothing at the moment (one of them being @Damian 's 32mb server)
Yup. Talk about spending a ton of money :P but some of those I got for free.
Most of them I got through a sale or a coupon.
The average payment I am doing is 3 dollars a month (obviously there are outliers such as CVPS 2GB $7 plans and $12/year 128mb plans)
That box of damian is just great for ZNC bouncer. I have it with debian 6 IIRC, and compiled the latest ZNC version (with multi server support from GIT). Need a link? Let me know (for the .deb)
Hot damn you're using it for a ZNC bouncer?! Why didn't I think of that! I've been using a @Prometeus 128mb KVM for that!
@halfeatenpie haha yeah it uses only 8mb total. 128Mb kvm is a waste just for znc! And damians new dc allows irc
@djvdorp: I. Love. You. In. A. Totally. Non. Male-to-Male. Attractive. Way.
@halfeatenpie does this make it even better?
http://vandorp.biz/misc/compiled/znc/znc_0.207-git-9be208c242-1_i386.deb
@djvdorp: You're a god amongst men
@halfeatenpie you are too kind sir :$
A very basic one using cPanel DNS Only (yeah... I know)
Two of my DNS servers though use a decent-capacity VPS while the other two use LEBs.
1x is used for a Database Server
2x are used for VPN Server (these servers also serve additional functions such as ventrilo hosting, mumble hosting, etc.)
2x are used for a web server
1x is used as a backup server
1x is for my IRC Bouncer (ZNC)
2x are used for my Remote Desktop (one linux, the other Windows)
1x is my OwnCloud server
2x are my development boxes (I'm a horrible/crappy coder)
4x are just sitting there doing nothing at the moment (one of them being @Damian 's 32mb server)
Is this for personal use? Or rather, from a rookie stand point, how are all this interconnected, purpose, etc.
I have 3 paid at the minute.
1x SeedBox or a CDN :P
1x Webserver
1x 32Mb idling :P
1free box that is being used as a dev server.
Hi dantes,
I use most of my low end boxes for the usual boring applications (web server, proxy, vpn, email mx backup). A bunch of LEBs cost less than the dedicated server I used previously. One OVZ LEB is hosting my entire CD collection in Mp3 192Kbps format with squeezecenter, this way I can stream my music on any device with internet connectivity. Another KVM LEB is a Windows desktop for quick document editing/exchanging trough the Windows built-in remote desktop connection application; sometimes is more useful than a USB stick.
I made a spreadsheet a while ago to keep a track of all the servers, then I got a bunch more and forgot to add them so I gave up. Planning to make an online script, I'll share it when I get round to finishing it.
Some personal some commercial.
Basically, they're connected in a way that the Web Servers talk with the DNS server and the MySQL server only accepts connections from the Web Servers etc. The MySQL server isn't that well set up so I'm planning on fiddling with that a bit more but you get the picture.
My current use :
Prometeus :
RamNode :
1 x 256 OpenVZ : for running lebstats.com with Lighttpd
Edis :
1 x 256 vServer Iceland : for running Munin Server
SonicVPS :
1 x 512 KVM : for running my FB Game online
Another vps just idle :
1 x 512 XEN Providerservice
1 x 128 KVM Pyramidserver
1 x 128 OVH
1 x 128 Host1free
I just remembered another VPS I have. Basically I'll be updating the list as I go if I remember/forget.
2x seed boxes
5x private proxies for various friends/family members across the world
1x Minecraft server
1x web server serving up 7 static sites