[MCN-L] Server advice requested
Hello all, First, thank you to the people who got in touch with examples of on-line learning platforms built in Drupal. Now I have a request for completely different kind of information. We need to spec a computer to act as a server for a Linux based (LAMP) project and would greatly appreciate recommendations for what to buy. It seems unnecessary to buy a Dell and pay for Windows when we won't be using it. But, maybe I'm wrong about that. Any advice based on your experiences would be helpful. Thank you, in advance, Robin Robin White Owen M: 917/407-7641 T: 646/472-5145 robin at mediacombo.net www.mediacombo.net http://mediacombo.net/blog twitter.com/rocombo
[MCN-L] Server advice requested
Robin ? Are cloud-based servers from Amazon / Rackspace / Linode an option or do you need a physical server on site? I'd lobby pretty hard for the former if you're not sure. -bw. On Dec 6, 2012, at 9:50 AM, Robin White Owen robin at mediacombo.net wrote: Hello all, First, thank you to the people who got in touch with examples of on-line learning platforms built in Drupal. Now I have a request for completely different kind of information. We need to spec a computer to act as a server for a Linux based (LAMP) project and would greatly appreciate recommendations for what to buy. It seems unnecessary to buy a Dell and pay for Windows when we won't be using it. But, maybe I'm wrong about that. Any advice based on your experiences would be helpful. Thank you, in advance, Robin Robin White Owen M: 917/407-7641 T: 646/472-5145 robin at mediacombo.net www.mediacombo.net http://mediacombo.net/blog twitter.com/rocombo ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ Bruce Wyman bwyman at teufelkind.net
[MCN-L] Server advice requested
hey Robin Meant to jump on the last post. We do a ton of work with Drupal work. Drupal and Expression Engine are both really fantastic CMS solutions; we usually lean towards Drupal 7, since its open source, has a large dev community, etc. I would definitely try and host this on a MediaTemple (Dreamhost we've been really unhappy with) or a similar hosting platform. Cloud hosting via Amazon S3 is great, but does involve some real heavy lifting on the server side to install and maintain the codebase. You might also consider hosting with Acquia: http://www.acquia.com This is a great cloud hosted solution that also provides robust support, will keep your modules and security patches up to date, etc. It's not super cheap but it probably the best long-term hosting solution for Drupal. Feel free to hit me up for more info. We've hosted Drupal on a range of hosts and definitely have our favorites. As a general rule don't cheap out on hosting, since migrating a Drupal site is none too easy once its up and running. Hope this helps Josh Josh Goldblum Founding Principal Bluecadet Interactive www.bluecadet.com w. 267 639 9956 c. 267 226 3521 twitter :joshgoldblum On Dec 6, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Robin White Owen robin at mediacombo.net wrote: Hello all, First, thank you to the people who got in touch with examples of on-line learning platforms built in Drupal. Now I have a request for completely different kind of information. We need to spec a computer to act as a server for a Linux based (LAMP) project and would greatly appreciate recommendations for what to buy. It seems unnecessary to buy a Dell and pay for Windows when we won't be using it. But, maybe I'm wrong about that. Any advice based on your experiences would be helpful. Thank you, in advance, Robin Robin White Owen M: 917/407-7641 T: 646/472-5145 robin at mediacombo.net www.mediacombo.net http://mediacombo.net/blog twitter.com/rocombo ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
[MCN-L] Server advice requested
Hi All - Robin - it's not clear to me what kind of servers you're looking for. That said, I wanted to make sure people knew about Pantheon for Drupal hosting. They provide you with great setups for dev, staging, and production. They also make migration code VERY easy. Their servers are running on Rackspace so their service is more of a managed dashboard for solid architecture. Regardless, they are just as reliable as Acquia. You can try a free plan here - http://getpantheon.com On Thursday, December 6, 2012, Josh Goldblum wrote: hey Robin Meant to jump on the last post. We do a ton of work with Drupal work. Drupal and Expression Engine are both really fantastic CMS solutions; we usually lean towards Drupal 7, since its open source, has a large dev community, etc. I would definitely try and host this on a MediaTemple (Dreamhost we've been really unhappy with) or a similar hosting platform. Cloud hosting via Amazon S3 is great, but does involve some real heavy lifting on the server side to install and maintain the codebase. You might also consider hosting with Acquia: http://www.acquia.com This is a great cloud hosted solution that also provides robust support, will keep your modules and security patches up to date, etc. It's not super cheap but it probably the best long-term hosting solution for Drupal. Feel free to hit me up for more info. We've hosted Drupal on a range of hosts and definitely have our favorites. As a general rule don't cheap out on hosting, since migrating a Drupal site is none too easy once its up and running. Hope this helps Josh Josh Goldblum Founding Principal Bluecadet Interactive www.bluecadet.com w. 267 639 9956 c. 267 226 3521 twitter :joshgoldblum On Dec 6, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Robin White Owen robin at mediacombo.netjavascript:; wrote: Hello all, First, thank you to the people who got in touch with examples of on-line learning platforms built in Drupal. Now I have a request for completely different kind of information. We need to spec a computer to act as a server for a Linux based (LAMP) project and would greatly appreciate recommendations for what to buy. It seems unnecessary to buy a Dell and pay for Windows when we won't be using it. But, maybe I'm wrong about that. Any advice based on your experiences would be helpful. Thank you, in advance, Robin Robin White Owen M: 917/407-7641 T: 646/472-5145 robin at mediacombo.net javascript:; www.mediacombo.net http://mediacombo.net/blog twitter.com/rocombo ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu javascript:; To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/ -- web: http://arrowrootmedia.com cell: 646-339-9410
[MCN-L] Server advice requested
Dell makes some nice smaller servers and you don't have to buy an OS from them, you can install your own. Frank Thomson, Curator Asheville Art Museum PO Box 1717 Asheville, NC 28802 2 South Pack Square 828.253.3227 tel 828.257.4503 fax www.ashevilleart.org fthomson at ashevilleart.org Engaging, enlightening and inspiring individuals and enriching community through dynamic experiences in American Art of the 20th and 21st centuries since 1948. -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Robin White Owen Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 12:50 PM To: mcn-l at mcn.edu Subject: [MCN-L] Server advice requested Hello all, First, thank you to the people who got in touch with examples of on-line learning platforms built in Drupal. Now I have a request for completely different kind of information. We need to spec a computer to act as a server for a Linux based (LAMP) project and would greatly appreciate recommendations for what to buy. It seems unnecessary to buy a Dell and pay for Windows when we won't be using it. But, maybe I'm wrong about that. Any advice based on your experiences would be helpful. Thank you, in advance, Robin Robin White Owen M: 917/407-7641 T: 646/472-5145 robin at mediacombo.net www.mediacombo.net http://mediacombo.net/blog twitter.com/rocombo
