Knowledge about the platform is certainly a good thing, but is it "necessary"?
What's wrong with getting root-level Linux or Windows from any number of providers, and simply hosting your own environment? This is quite simple, really. Base pricing ranges from $15/month though maybe $100/month depending on disk, traffic, and memory. I know some U2 sites are hosting with CoLo's with various services totally anyhere from $400 to $800 per month. My recommendation: Find a low-cost host that provides root access for Linux or Windows. Install and configure your U2 environment within the usual money-back trial period of 30 days or so. Don't make any long term commitments. If you don't like it you have spent zero to maybe $30. Once you have the software installed you will know more about your actual needs. Then you can decide whether you need the services of a company like Zumasys (well recommended with MV expertise) or RackSpace (well recommended but no U2-specific experience). Also consider using Amazon services where you only power-on the virtual system (and pay for use) when you need it. Don't want to do this yourself? Find a well qualified U2 support company and ask them to do it for you. Like I said, it's easy, and they may find themselves creating a whole new line of business for themselves. HTH Tony Gravagno Nebula Research and Development TG@ remove.pleaseNebula-RnD.com remove.pleaseNebula-RnD.com/blog Visit PickWiki.com! Contribute! http://Twitter.com/TonyGravagno > From: Tom Whitmore > We had looked into hosted solutions. Check out Sumasys > (zumasys.com), they are very knowledgeable about U2, or RackSpace. > From: Bill Brutzman > In case of a local disaster, we are wondering if there is > available hosted UniVerse. > I suppose that there is a license hurdle. I suppose it would > be great if Rocket would consider doing hosting. I looked at > Sierra Bravo's website. _______________________________________________ U2-Users mailing list U2-Users@listserver.u2ug.org http://listserver.u2ug.org/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
