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Reseller or VPS? Windows or Linux?

EM5EM5 Member

I am planning to run a small software/download site and I am not a biggy to own a dedicated server or use CDNs for file serving. I want to start small. I don't have good experience running a site, though I have used shared hosting for a small site for years. I know basic Linux cmds and years of exposure (rather than experience). I am not in the range of sysadmins but also not at the level of a novice end user.

I want to know which is better to use for my DL site: vps or reseller hosting?

I am new to vps and though I have been acquiring knowledge related to it, my worry is whether the site could be hacked/abused by strangers (e.g attempts to login as root, does that happen often?). I have no expertise on linux firewalls/security.

As far as the requirements is concerned, it is very minimal; no database, no php (as of now), and mainly no email; just plain static serving.

What would you recommend me to go with:

  1. Linux vps (my inclination)
  2. Windows vps
  3. CPanel reseller hosting

If vps, what web server to use:

  1. nginx (easy to go with?)
  2. lighttpd
  3. cherokee (claims config is easy via its admin interface)
  4. Bauk.ws (claims a built-in serverside JS); Not maintained? Anybody's experience?
  5. What else

Thanks.

Comments

  • In your case, I suggest you go with either cpanel hosting with a good company. Or you can look at amazon s3 static site hosting, which will be very reliable as well.

  • Or you can go with managed vps. If you aren't comfortable with setting up vps, shared cpanel hosting seems fit you better.

  • Mybe start with your budget first.

    • 128Mb RAM vps with plenty of bandwidth
    • nginx
    • basic iptables setup
  • If the downloads you are providing are not heavy or don't violate the TOS of the company, you can go with Shared Hosting.

    • Henrique
  • Get a small VPS to start with.

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