Need advice on server requirements

[xgp]

Hi!

I have spent my last 30 days or so, planning and writting a php application from scratch( it's not over yet, but the most crucial parts -i think- are all complete ) and i started to think about the server requirements to run it smoothly as possible.

How can i evaluate and know the requirements i need?

I am expecting, at most, 40 users online at the same time. The application, until now has 1 mysql database (with 21 tables), which i think, shouldn't need more.

I was thinking on renting some server on some hosting company. Would it be enough to run the application or do i need to buy a dedicated server?

This is my first time 'putting online' a php application and, by so, i am in the dark on this matter.
Can someone here, give me some light on this?


Anyway, Thanks for taking the time to read!
xgp

[DarkDragon]

Renting a webserver (not dedicated) is enough.

[ricardo]

Hi!

I have spent my last 30 days or so, planning and writting a php application from scratch( it's not over yet, but the most crucial parts -i think- are all complete ) and i started to think about the server requirements to run it smoothly as possible.

How can i evaluate and know the requirements i need?

I am expecting, at most, 40 users online at the same time. The application, until now has 1 mysql database (with 21 tables), which i think, shouldn't need more.

I was thinking on renting some server on some hosting company. Would it be enough to run the application or do i need to buy a dedicated server?

This is my first time 'putting online' a php application and, by so, i am in the dark on this matter.
Can someone here, give me some light on this?


Anyway, Thanks for taking the time to read!
xgp

A Virtual Private Server is enought for what you need.

A VPS is more or less like having a dedicated server, but its 'virtual' so its cheaper but gives very good results for needs like yours (maybe having less that 100,000 daily visitors its okay for a VPS)

I recommend you www.spry.com
I have 2 VPS with them since almost a year without any problem and working 99.9999% of the time online and fine.

I pay something like $55 USD for each one.

[ricardo]

I am expecting, at most, 40 users online at the same time.

If your code calls too many times the server per minute, then you need a VPS.

Per example, some VERY simple chat code with 8 online users are too big for a normal hosting account.

You need to read carefully the rules wherever you signup for the server to be sure that its allowed to run this kind of app.

[xgp]

Thanks for your answers!. It helped to calm me down.
I was kind of afraid to have to buy a server or something expensive.

I had a look at this company www.hostingportugal.com and it attracted me. At least, seems to suit more than enough my needs at the moment for 5€ per month.

Nevertheless, i took a look at www.spry.com and given your word, ricardo, i will study deeper their services.

Again, thanks for your answers.
xgp