[Board] Web Hosting

[john guest]

Thanks for the Clarification, Ron.  So, what are the classifications,
and how does Yocolo compare now?  We may be able to negotiate a better
price/bandwidth/etc. with them if we involve them in Penguicon.

Thanks!

--John

On 10/16/06, Ron Blanchett <rrcb21 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I just recently did a little more research on Data Center Tier
> classifications.
>
> And while Dotster is a Tier 1 Data Center, that actually is the lowest
> classification for a Data Center.
> I had previously thought that it was the highest classification and
> recommended Dotster for our switch before researching the Tier levels, I
> just went with my misconceived knowledge of the actual classifications. If
> anyone would like me to send them the data on Data Center Tier
> classifications I will gladly do so but the text is a bit lengthly to
> include here.
>
> So to get to the point, I am now rescinding my recommendation for a switch
> to Dotster as with my new understanding of the way the Data Center
> classifications work I do not think we would get better service out of them
> then we are currently getting.
>
> I would like to take some more time to look around at other potential
> webhosts to find one that better suits our needs and requirements and I will
> submit my next recommendation after researching everything even the things
> that I think I know something about.
>
> -Ron
> Webmaster
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: chuck child <chuck.child at gmail.com>
> To: Board Discussion List <board at penguicon.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 9:14:35 AM
> Subject: [Board] Web Hosting
>
> Last week, Ron Blanchett sent me some information regarding hosting changes
> to our website.   After all was said and done, he suggested we go with a
> company called Dotster:
>
>
> Dotster info:
> Tier 1 Data Center
> $34.95/month, same price as current webhost
> 10GB Disk Space and 500 GB of Data Transfer on a VPS
> Root on VPS - Our current system does not allow this, we have an account on
> their server.
> 99.9% uptime garantee
> Redundant Generators, UPS's, and Climate Control Systems
> A dedicated IP Address, current webhost we share an IP.
> Dedicated IP would allow us to accept payments online in the future if we
> chose to do so.
>
> Does anyone have any comments, questions, concerns, etc?   I think this is a
> very good step forward for us, allowing much better connectivity, control
> over our server, and opportunities for our future. . .  And, from what I am
> reading, I can't see any downsides, considering it is the same price as our
> current hosting.
>
> I think we should add this to the agenda for our next meeting.    As an
> addendum to that. . . When <IS> our next meeting?
>
> -Chuck
>
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