Can I get it down in a couple of days for basic stuff? I am a comp sci major but don't have much experience with Linux.
Whats the learning curve to getting an unmanaged server?
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I'm a comp sci major (or the equivalent in the UK), I did have a little experience with Linux, I thought that I'd be okay in a couple of days too. I'm a year and a half down the line with two dedicated boxes and though I can set things up okay, I wouldn't have the faintest idea what to do if something went wrong (and I have to get someone in when I there's something even remotely non-standard happening). I have nightmares about it sometimes and I'm moving onto something managed asap. It's just not worth the risk.
If your site is generating enough traffic to require a dedicated server then it's probably earning enough to warrant paying for a managed box, or to pay someone to manage it for you. My personal advice: stick with this route.
If you've got the time to spare (I haven't and this is the problem) then get a cheap dedicated box and spend time playing with it - don't put any 'real' sites on it. Make sure you can install, upgrade and secure every single piece of software that you're using. Once you're comfortable start moving things on there.
If your site is generating enough traffic to require a dedicated server then it's probably earning enough to warrant paying for a managed box, or to pay someone to manage it for you. My personal advice: stick with this route.
If you've got the time to spare (I haven't and this is the problem) then get a cheap dedicated box and spend time playing with it - don't put any 'real' sites on it. Make sure you can install, upgrade and secure every single piece of software that you're using. Once you're comfortable start moving things on there.
Staying current with all the latest security, patches and updates can be a pain in the neck. You may want to look at having a server management company secure your server once you get it or you can just read tutorials and learn on the fly.
If you're looking for a good, cheap, reliable server management company look up Platinum Server Management. They'll manage your server with unlimited Admin time for just $29/mo.
If you're looking for a good, cheap, reliable server management company look up Platinum Server Management. They'll manage your server with unlimited Admin time for just $29/mo.
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