Setting up a commercial web server?

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I want to setup a web server for a small business, the dedicated servers are too expensive if we look at the long term expensive and if i get all the hardware and set it up in house, the initial cost is a lot but is cheaper in terms of long term.

could someone please suggest me  if it is a good idea to setup the server in-house along with all softwares, firewalls, network connectivity and etc. or get a dedicated server.

Also could someone let me know about the type of network such as broadband i would need if the initial website traffic is say 100 - 200 users per day.

Thankyou.

ManOnTheMoon · Accepted Answer

It's not simply the cost of the hardware that needs to be considered. The greatest expense will be hiring the geeks to keep everything together. You will need at least one full time geek to administer everything. Then there is the time it will take to actually set up the infrastructure at your business and make sure it all works. That gets very very expensive and is extremely time consuming.

When faced with a similar situation, I opted to use a reasonably priced dedicated web host. I use the DailyRazor for my hosting (http://www.dailyrazor.com). They are just one option, there are tons of other reputable places out there you can use.

I spend roughly $150.00 per year for a website whose traffic is about three times what you are needing. I can concentrate on my business and I let them take care of the firewalls, web availability, databases, mail servers, and everything else. 

In the long term, I found this to be the most cost affective solution.

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No it is not as long as you recognize here: a million) the place will you host the server? - domicile, workplace, Colocated 2) What OS will you be working? - domicile windows 2003 Server, Linux, and so on 3) What purposes will you help? - Hypertext Preprocessor, ASP, .internet 4) How nicely do you recognize to harden or lockdown your server e.g. making it extra good for unauthorized get right of entry to? 5) Do you have the adventure? i'm going to be trustworthy. in case you do no longer know domicile windows or Linux server environments too nicely, i could recommend to the two host it someplace else as you're or to get a expert that could be useful you place it up. additionally protection is substantial. How nicely do you recognize firewalls, intrusion detection structures, and so on? i'm specific the final ingredient you elect for to ascertain is that somebody has gained administrative administration of your gadget inflicting havoc and chaos no longer in undemanding terms to your self yet probably others. i could be happy that could be useful you out considering that i seem after assorted server environments yet you may inform me how lots you recognize and what you desire. Drop me a line via clicking on my profile in case you elect for to debate this extra suitable.

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Wow, Thanks! exactly what I was searching for. I looked for the answers on the internet but I couldn't find them.

Setting up a commercial web server?

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