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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

Renting a webserver (not dedicated) is enough.

xgp wrote: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.

xgp wrote: 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.

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