John White wrote:
>
> On Fri, Dec 03, 1999 at 11:15:53PM +0200, Stas Bekman wrote:
> > > Does anybody see a niche for a new web-hosting company specializing in
> > > mode_perl and other goodies, rather than the generic "package" ? Matt ?
> > > That could ease the management problem of "we agree mod_perl is great,
> > > but our hoster won't run it".
> > > I for one ended up having to host my own website because nobody would
> > > host mod_perl & msql for less than an arm and a leg.
> >
> > Sure, Rod, there is a niche
> > Build a rack of machines, give each client a dedicated box and have solved
> > the problem of many people seeking mod_perl support. The question is how
> > much this service is going to cost...
>From my experience:
Above.net, tier 1, guaranteed bandwidth
19X12 Rack = $400 monthly allows 128K (in 95%, billed for increase)
19X12 Rack fits 3 3U cases
each case holds 2X500 PIII, Intel GX MB w/onboard video,100baseT and UW
SCSI,256M,18Gig UW IBM, Approx = $2500 per machine
Situation 1: shared three tier platform
First CPU: lightweight front end has Mod_proxy, Mod_rewrite, Mod_ssl
2nd CPU: Mod_perl
3rd CPU runs mysql possibly DNS and Qmail also.
Add in $200 Switch to segment 10 baseT Internet drop from 100baseT
'internal' frontend/modperl/database network.
Also 4 port 100base T hub for $100.
Sitution 2: Each client gets a dedicated machine combining each of the
three seperate ones from above (expensive, only 3 clients per rack).
Initial hardware outlay approx: 7500+200+100 = $7800 upfront + 400
monthly (min)
Approximate traffic that can be served from this platform??
Additional monthly fees for traffic above 128K?
256K and 19X24 rackspace = $800 I think
>
> Painful question.
>
> I guess the answer lies in how much responsibility the ISP is being
> asked to shoulder.
>
> I've thought about putting together a package of
> 1) Apache
> 2) mod_perl
> 3) mysql
> 4) reverse proxy cache
> 5) a slice of raid
> 6) automated remote backup
> 7) hardware update calendars...
>
> But you can't walk into Exodus without paying $750 for rackspace...
>
> Is this Rod's proverbial arm and a leg?
>
> Quite frankly, providing a service like this is a bit more interesting
> to me at the moment than actuall programming. If anyone is looking to
> partner up to make a service like this a reality, I'd certainly be
> interested in chatting.
>
> John
