Re: Shortlist of High-End (CF) Hosts?
On 6/6/07, Jochem van Dieten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John Paul Ashenfelter wrote: > > > > I'm curious what comparable hosts folks would suggest -- here's the > > list of what needs to be supported and leasable from the hardware side > > > > * firewalls in a failover configuration (eg a pair of Cisco PIX 515s) > > * load-balancers in a failover configuration (ed pair of Cisco local > > directors -- BigIP is probably overkill) > > * servers comparable to the Dell 1u, 2u, and 4u rackmount series > > * active sysadmin support > > Do you have geographical requirements / restrictions? All of the customer base is US, so I'd think that it needs to be a US-based host. Once the content is certified for their foreign partners (only ones on the list so far are UK and China) then we'd need localized hosts there as well -- but not holding my breath on that one. -- John Paul Ashenfelter CTO/Transitionpoint (blog) http://www.ashenfelter.com (email) [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~| Create robust enterprise, web RIAs. Upgrade & integrate Adobe Coldfusion MX7 with Flex 2 http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion/flex2/?sdid=RVJP Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/message.cfm/messageid:280393 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/subscribe.cfm Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=11502.10531.4
Re: Shortlist of High-End (CF) Hosts?
John Paul Ashenfelter wrote: > > I'm curious what comparable hosts folks would suggest -- here's the > list of what needs to be supported and leasable from the hardware side > > * firewalls in a failover configuration (eg a pair of Cisco PIX 515s) > * load-balancers in a failover configuration (ed pair of Cisco local > directors -- BigIP is probably overkill) > * servers comparable to the Dell 1u, 2u, and 4u rackmount series > * active sysadmin support Do you have geographical requirements / restrictions? Jochem ~| Upgrade to Adobe ColdFusion MX7 Experience Flex 2 & MX7 integration & create powerful cross-platform RIAs http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion/flex2/?sdid=RVJQ Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/message.cfm/messageid:280301 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/subscribe.cfm Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=89.70.4
Re: Shortlist of High-End (CF) Hosts?
I've had a lot of success with The Planet out of Texas. They have self-managed and managed solutions and also have private racks so you can duplicate the security of a co-lo but get rid of the sysadmin. They are always helpful on support and if the hardware goes down it's on them. http://www.theplanet.com/ J.J. On 6/6/07, John Paul Ashenfelter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Folks, > > I've got a client getting ready to move a major CF/MSSQL site from a > local colocation facility to a completely outsourced solution. I've > had previous experience with Rackspace and am *very* happy with them > as a choice, but I need to get a couple of competitive bids to ease > the mind of everyone involved in writing checks. > > I'm curious what comparable hosts folks would suggest -- here's the > list of what needs to be supported and leasable from the hardware side > > * firewalls in a failover configuration (eg a pair of Cisco PIX 515s) > * load-balancers in a failover configuration (ed pair of Cisco local > directors -- BigIP is probably overkill) > * servers comparable to the Dell 1u, 2u, and 4u rackmount series > * active sysadmin support > > While a little ColdFusion expertise on the side of the host would be > nice, it's not required since that's the one thing we *do* have in > house. The goal is to replace the colo, sysadmin, and hardware and > turn that into a single monthly check. We'll also be rolling out some > Linux-based Rails servers as things go forward, so a one-trick pony > ISP focusing on CF isn't the optimal choice. > > Oh, as far as volume goes, it's less than 1MBbs or so at 95% peak and > gets about 20k uniques/month so it's not a super-high volume site, > we've just got a requirement for reliability (thus the failover, > load-balancing, and active support) > > Suggestions other than Rackspace? I've also worked with ServerVault in > the past when *security* was the driver (eg they had 24 hours or > something crazy of air supply for the staff...) but don't need that > here. > > -- > John Paul Ashenfelter > CTO/Transitionpoint > (blog) http://www.ashenfelter.com > (email) [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ~| ColdFusion 8 beta â Build next generation applications today. Free beta download on Labs http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=labs_adobecf8_beta Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/message.cfm/messageid:280283 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/subscribe.cfm Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=11502.10531.4
Re: Shortlist of High-End (CF) Hosts?
On 6/6/07, Mik Muller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I always though having cots in the rack room was a buzz-term. Having air > supply on hand beats that hands down. Do they walk around with it on their > backs? Nope -- it's a separate supply to parts of the building (so they said). They do have security, however, walking around with guns. IMHO, I can't image that my apps are really relevant if hosts in DC need an air supply or to fire weapons ;) > > Mik > > > >Suggestions other than Rackspace? I've also worked with ServerVault in > >the past when *security* was the driver (eg they had 24 hours or > >something crazy of air supply for the staff...) but don't need that > >here. > > > > > > Michael Muller > Admin, MontagueMA.net Website > work (413) 863-0030 > cell (413) 320-5336 > skype: michaelBmuller > http://www.MontagueMA.net > > Eschew Obfuscation > > > > > ~| CF 8 â Scorpio beta now available, easily build great internet experiences â Try it now on Labs http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=labs_adobecf8_beta Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/message.cfm/messageid:280257 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/subscribe.cfm Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=89.70.4
Re: Shortlist of High-End (CF) Hosts?
>> I've got a client getting ready to move a major CF/MSSQL site > >I think Edgeweb Hosting could fit the bill. >http://www.edgewebhosting.net/ We have tried a number of hosts and I can definitively say that EdgeWeb has proven themselves to be the best by far. Amongst all our service providers for everything (phone, internet, hosting, office supplies, etc...) I can honestly say that no one has approached EdgeWeb in professionalism, knowledge, responsiveness and all-around customer service. This is not a paid response and I am not being coerced by EdgeWeb in any way, I am just a very happy customer. They are really good at what they do and you'll be happy if you choose them. ~| CF 8 â Scorpio beta now available, easily build great internet experiences â Try it now on Labs http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=labs_adobecf8_beta Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/message.cfm/messageid:280251 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/subscribe.cfm Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=11502.10531.4
Re: Shortlist of High-End (CF) Hosts?
I always though having cots in the rack room was a buzz-term. Having air supply on hand beats that hands down. Do they walk around with it on their backs? Mik >Suggestions other than Rackspace? I've also worked with ServerVault in >the past when *security* was the driver (eg they had 24 hours or >something crazy of air supply for the staff...) but don't need that >here. Michael Muller Admin, MontagueMA.net Website work (413) 863-0030 cell (413) 320-5336 skype: michaelBmuller http://www.MontagueMA.net Eschew Obfuscation ~| Deploy Web Applications Quickly across the enterprise with ColdFusion MX7 & Flex 2 Free Trial http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion/flex2/?sdid=RVJU Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/message.cfm/messageid:280244 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/subscribe.cfm Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=11502.10531.4
RE: Shortlist of High-End (CF) Hosts?
> I've got a client getting ready to move a major CF/MSSQL site > from a local colocation facility to a completely outsourced > solution. I've had previous experience with Rackspace and am > *very* happy with them as a choice, but I need to get a > couple of competitive bids to ease the mind of everyone > involved in writing checks. > > I'm curious what comparable hosts folks would suggest -- > here's the list of what needs to be supported and leasable > from the hardware side > > * firewalls in a failover configuration (eg a pair of Cisco PIX 515s) > * load-balancers in a failover configuration (ed pair of > Cisco local directors -- BigIP is probably overkill) > * servers comparable to the Dell 1u, 2u, and 4u rackmount series > * active sysadmin support > > While a little ColdFusion expertise on the side of the host > would be nice, it's not required since that's the one thing > we *do* have in house. The goal is to replace the colo, > sysadmin, and hardware and turn that into a single monthly > check. We'll also be rolling out some Linux-based Rails > servers as things go forward, so a one-trick pony ISP > focusing on CF isn't the optimal choice. I think Edgeweb Hosting could fit the bill. http://www.edgewebhosting.net/ Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ Fig Leaf Software provides the highest caliber vendor-authorized instruction at our training centers in Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, or on-site at your location. Visit http://training.figleaf.com/ for more information! This email has been processed by SmoothZap - www.smoothwall.net ~| ColdFusion MX7 by Adobe® Dyncamically transform webcontent into Adobe PDF with new ColdFusion MX7. Free Trial. http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion?sdid=RVJV Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/message.cfm/messageid:280240 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/CF-Talk/subscribe.cfm Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=89.70.4
