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Is a VPS overkill for a static site?
huckleberrypie
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I'm sure it is, but what if I wanted a bit more control over the server my site is hosting on? Like for example file size limits, modules and so on that a regular web host may or may not be able to provide.
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Go for it. Learn, have fun or idle.
A VPS might not be enough. Get a dedicated server.
Remember, we discussed it last week? The 3-2-1 rackup rule?
3 idling shared plans
2 idling VPS
1 idling dedi... then they are DOOMED!
So you are trying to say that the end is nigh, and we're all going to die in an extinction level event, while the servers (both virtuals and dedicated) will still remain to idle long after we're gone. Right?
Can be overkill, can be perfect. I have one site in particular that I host on a VPS only because it's cheaper in that location to do so (Miami)
Entropy is real. The squirrel is moist...
As opposed to shared hosting? No.
Don't think there's much equivalence in comparing VPS and overkill-ness either. VPS hardware limitations are likely better defined, though - and there's the matter of who's managing it. You could argue VPS is less overkill since you're taking care of it instead of someone else, assuming an unmanaged one.
Gosh, will you never learn it? An Idling VPS without a clustered file system is a risk! And so too is an idling VPS without a virtual Cloud backup!
Simple rule of thumb: You need a minimum of 3 (preferably 4. Better safe than sorry!) backend VPS in at least 2 geodiverse Clouds per 1 VPS for proper idling.
Ah, so you accept the theory which states that universe will end in entropy and everything will go to a halt, including VPS, dedicated servers, and life itself.
In my opinion @jsg is right. To ensure that entropy in stability one needs a lot of redundancy to last enough as universe expands and reaches that state.
By embracing the Idle we are embracing entropy. The fate is sealed, prepare to shutdown.
He usually is but when he is not it's impossible to convince him otherwise. That's just how he rolls. Like a Cowboy Marlboro.
No, even for simple sites I use a VPS. I love just having control of it all and tuning everything to the way I want.
No, a small VPS is perfect and gives you the control to selekt to run PHP 5.2.
You should use a VPS only when you need PHP SELEKTOR 5.2 OK
Otherwise use a dedicated server.
On a serious note though I will recommend a CDN with storage (DO Spaces/S3 + CloudFront/BunnyCDN/etc.) unless you have specific requirements or need a lot of bandwidth.
We don't need no stinking entropy anymore. Entropy is so yester-century. Nowadays we have the Cloud for random generation. Just ask Google.
@huckleberrypie
Re your question: depends. If the VPS does support sse (any version) then you are doomed. Virtualized Macbooks running on FreeDos nodes are fine though.
Nothing wrong with needing 4 cores to
echo 'hello';
Needs private cloud
Only a dedicated server? Why not colo a few racks full of blades
in b4 anycast
Nah, you gotta build a new DC for that
Everybody should have a datacenter in their basement once in their life.
Netlify FTW!
As long as you get a N+1 power supply and a 10Gbit business connection, I will consider that a DC
As long as I don't need to support IPv6.
Who uses IPv6 ? It's time for IPv8!
Who's the provider?
LET VPS can be cheaper than regular shared host, so i don't think it will be overkill, it more like picking automatic vs manual transmission
One thing which IMHO should also be considered: There is more (maintenance) work to be done for a VPS whereas on a shared hosting plan you are paying your provider doing this.
It completely depends on your aim. A VPS gives you far more possibilities and opportunities to learn things. But you need to configure everything with some basic security in mind and you must regularly install security patches, upgrade your linux distribution, etc. If you do not want to care about this, pay Anthony two cups of coffee each year and be happy.
https://www.lowendtalk.com/discussion/158089/inception-hosting-shared-5-00-p-year-now-with-free-cloudflare-railgun-for-customers
Static site? Just throw it on BunnyCDN