Hi folks, I wonder if someone could offer me some advice for hosting Rails applications in the UK. I''ve been looking around and I''ve found a good selection of hosts, but as Rails is a (relatively) new technology on the scene there aren''t many reviews around to compare. I''m about to embark on a project for a client, and I really don''t want to pick a bad host as I''m sticking my neck out here a little. I could easily pick a good PHP host and go that route, but I really want to push Rails. I just need to find a reliable (and scalable) host. Thanks guys, much appreciated Cliff --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
Why do you have a real want for UK hosts? Do you want a data center you can visit? The UK is a small place in a big world, you''d be best looking everywhere really. I like Slicehost.com, or if possible EngineYard.com Cheers Zach Inglis → Blog -- http://www.zachinglis.com → Company -- http://www.lt3media.com → Portfolio -- http://portfolio.zachinglis.com On Jun 9, 2007, at 9:51 PM, Cliff Rowley wrote:> > Hi folks, > > I wonder if someone could offer me some advice for hosting Rails > applications in the UK. I''ve been looking around and I''ve found a > good > selection of hosts, but as Rails is a (relatively) new technology > on the > scene there aren''t many reviews around to compare. I''m about to > embark > on a project for a client, and I really don''t want to pick a bad > host as > I''m sticking my neck out here a little. I could easily pick a good > PHP > host and go that route, but I really want to push Rails. I just > need to > find a reliable (and scalable) host. > > Thanks guys, much appreciated > > Cliff > > >--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
The site serves a UK only audience, and my client will be better served with a host they can talk to during UK business hours. I had a reply from Tom at EngineYard about another matter, but actually EngineYard is expensive. I''ve actually been looking at Media72, but it''s still difficult to tell what they''ll be like in a real world situation - which is why I''m looking for real user feedback. Thanks for the reply, though :-) Cliff Zach Inglis // LT3media wrote:> Why do you have a real want for UK hosts? Do you want a data center > you can visit? > > The UK is a small place in a big world, you''d be best looking > everywhere really. I like Slicehost.com, or if possible EngineYard.com > > Cheers > Zach Inglis > → Blog -- http://www.zachinglis.com > → Company -- http://www.lt3media.com > → Portfolio -- http://portfolio.zachinglis.com > > > On Jun 9, 2007, at 9:51 PM, Cliff Rowley wrote: > >> >> Hi folks, >> >> I wonder if someone could offer me some advice for hosting Rails >> applications in the UK. I''ve been looking around and I''ve found a good >> selection of hosts, but as Rails is a (relatively) new technology on the >> scene there aren''t many reviews around to compare. I''m about to embark >> on a project for a client, and I really don''t want to pick a bad host as >> I''m sticking my neck out here a little. I could easily pick a good PHP >> host and go that route, but I really want to push Rails. I just need to >> find a reliable (and scalable) host. >> >> Thanks guys, much appreciated >> >> Cliff >> >> > > > >--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
Cliff Rowley wrote:> Hi folks, > > I wonder if someone could offer me some advice for hosting Rails > applications in the UK. I''ve been looking around and I''ve found a good > selection of hosts, but as Rails is a (relatively) new technology on the > scene there aren''t many reviews around to compare. I''m about to embark > on a project for a client, and I really don''t want to pick a bad host as > I''m sticking my neck out here a little. I could easily pick a good PHP > host and go that route, but I really want to push Rails. I just need to > find a reliable (and scalable) host. > > Thanks guys, much appreciated > > CliffZach is right. We are in the UK but have been using a co-located server in the US for years. Access through PCAnywhere or UltraVNC works well - and its probably cheaper. David -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
Thanks, but I''d really like to hear some feedback on UK hosts :-) David Pennington wrote:> Cliff Rowley wrote: > >> Hi folks, >> >> I wonder if someone could offer me some advice for hosting Rails >> applications in the UK. I''ve been looking around and I''ve found a good >> selection of hosts, but as Rails is a (relatively) new technology on the >> scene there aren''t many reviews around to compare. I''m about to embark >> on a project for a client, and I really don''t want to pick a bad host as >> I''m sticking my neck out here a little. I could easily pick a good PHP >> host and go that route, but I really want to push Rails. I just need to >> find a reliable (and scalable) host. >> >> Thanks guys, much appreciated >> >> Cliff >> > > Zach is right. We are in the UK but have been using a co-located server > in the US for years. Access through PCAnywhere or UltraVNC works well - > and its probably cheaper. > > David > >--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
Cliff Rowley wrote:> Thanks, but I''d really like to hear some feedback on UK hosts :-) > > David Pennington wrote: > >> Cliff Rowley wrote: >> >> >>> Hi folks, >>> >>> I wonder if someone could offer me some advice for hosting Rails >>> applications in the UK. I''ve been looking around and I''ve found a good >>> selection of hosts, but as Rails is a (relatively) new technology on the >>> scene there aren''t many reviews around to compare. I''m about to embark >>> on a project for a client, and I really don''t want to pick a bad host as >>> I''m sticking my neck out here a little. I could easily pick a good PHP >>> host and go that route, but I really want to push Rails. I just need to >>> find a reliable (and scalable) host. >>> >>> Thanks guys, much appreciated >>> >>> Cliff >>> >>> >> Zach is right. We are in the UK but have been using a co-located server >> in the US for years. Access through PCAnywhere or UltraVNC works well - >> and its probably cheaper. >> >> David >> >> >> > > > > > >I''ve been using Bytemark, first with a VM, and now with a dedicated host. The VM was fine, but have been really impressed with the help and setup of the DH, which they helped me configure as a Xen box. -- ---------------------------- http://www.autopendium.co.uk Stuff about old cars --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
ChrisT,> I''ve been using Bytemark, first with a VM, and now with a dedicated > host. The VM was fine, but have been really impressed with the help and > setup of the DH, which they helped me configure as a Xen box.that information is helpful. I like the look of this host, the prices look good for a small start up situation. i am looking to get a couple of small (private) sites up and running. I couldnt see anything on the site about Ruby on Rails. I have been using Fedora on my own servers and have been OK setting up lighty. Just wondered how easy it was to get RoR running and if you had any experience of hosting more than one app on a single VM. Thanks Tonypm --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
tonypm wrote:> ChrisT, > > > >> I''ve been using Bytemark, first with a VM, and now with a dedicated >> host. The VM was fine, but have been really impressed with the help and >> setup of the DH, which they helped me configure as a Xen box. >> > that information is helpful. > > I like the look of this host, the prices look good for a small start > up situation. i am looking to get a couple of small (private) sites > up and running. I couldnt see anything on the site about Ruby on > Rails. I have been using Fedora on my own servers and have been OK > setting up lighty. Just wondered how easy it was to get RoR running > and if you had any experience of hosting more than one app on a single > VM. > > Thanks > Tonypm > > > > > >The guys there use Rails for their own stuff, so they have some experience of it. They tend to prefer Debian (though they have other flavours too, and I think Fedora is one of the options), but that''s what I was used to. Either way, they have always been very helpful, so worth calling them up for a chat. Hope this helps Chris -- ---------------------------- http://www.autopendium.co.uk Stuff about old cars --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
I''ve used Bytemark. They are OK, but the virtual machines use UML rather than Xen and can be both a little slow and lacking in memory when running Rails under any sort of load. But they are very very helpful, and perfect if you have a small setup (or are suffering with problems with the European Data Protection legislation that causes issues with using US based hosts). NeilW On Jun 10, 5:34 pm, tonypm <tonypmar...-PkbjNfxxIARBDgjK7y7TUQ@public.gmane.org> wrote:> I like the look of this host, the prices look good for a small start > up situation. i am looking to get a couple of small (private) sites--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
> I wonder if someone could offer me some advice for hosting Rails > applications in the UK. I''ve been looking around and I''ve found a good > selection of hosts, but as Rails is a (relatively) new technology on the > scene there aren''t many reviews around to compare.I am making this suggestion to see who cuts me down... What about 1and1.co.uk ? They offer dedicated linux boxes from £50/month, and you get a serial console hookup plus a way to netboot into a backup operating system. I use the "recovery" features to boot into a rescue debian install, then format the box and install the OS of my choice and it seems pretty straightforward. They just added some noddy firewall system that you can put externally to your own box, and so you even have a backup in case you can''t write iptables rules Personally I then use vservers and clone them in order to have lots of virtual servers. SSH works into each vhost with a bit of tweaking. I also have grsec partially engaged Those guys also do standard "hosting", but haven''t tried it. To be honest once you have 3 hosting packages with them then you could have bought your own box already anyway. I have only been renting a box for about 9 months, but haven''t had a glitch in that time. No other association other than I now have two boxes with them. Hope this will flush out someone who tells me why it''s a bad host so that I can learn for myself...? Ed --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
I''ve had lots of experience with 1and1, and although I think that generally they are an adequate host - I personally won''t use or recommend them. There are a few things I don''t like about them. Firstly, they are great until something goes wrong - and then it''s near impossible to get through to someone in support, and when one finally gets through, the actual quality of support is dismal. They''ve left us high and dry without a server for over a week in the past, and this has happened more than once. Also I don''t like the fact that the dedicated servers in Germany are cheaper than those in the UK - but when you sign up in the UK, you end up with a server in Germany anyway! That to me is just plain insulting. So no 1and1 for me ;-) Ed W wrote:> >> I wonder if someone could offer me some advice for hosting Rails >> applications in the UK. I''ve been looking around and I''ve found a good >> selection of hosts, but as Rails is a (relatively) new technology on the >> scene there aren''t many reviews around to compare. >> > > I am making this suggestion to see who cuts me down... > > What about 1and1.co.uk ? They offer dedicated linux boxes from > £50/month, and you get a serial console hookup plus a way to netboot > into a backup operating system. > > I use the "recovery" features to boot into a rescue debian install, then > format the box and install the OS of my choice and it seems pretty > straightforward. They just added some noddy firewall system that you > can put externally to your own box, and so you even have a backup in > case you can''t write iptables rules > > Personally I then use vservers and clone them in order to have lots of > virtual servers. SSH works into each vhost with a bit of tweaking. I > also have grsec partially engaged > > Those guys also do standard "hosting", but haven''t tried it. To be > honest once you have 3 hosting packages with them then you could have > bought your own box already anyway. > > I have only been renting a box for about 9 months, but haven''t had a > glitch in that time. No other association other than I now have two > boxes with them. Hope this will flush out someone who tells me why it''s > a bad host so that I can learn for myself...? > > Ed > > > > >--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
I''ve used xtrahost''s Xen offering for one client. Very impressed so far, no problems at all. http://www.xtrahost.co.uk/ Steve On Jun 10, 3:51 am, Cliff Rowley <cliffrow...-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:> Hi folks, > > I wonder if someone could offer me some advice for hosting Rails > applications in the UK. I''ve been looking around and I''ve found a good > selection of hosts, but as Rails is a (relatively) new technology on the > scene there aren''t many reviews around to compare. I''m about to embark > on a project for a client, and I really don''t want to pick a bad host as > I''m sticking my neck out here a little. I could easily pick a good PHP > host and go that route, but I really want to push Rails. I just need to > find a reliable (and scalable) host. > > Thanks guys, much appreciated > > Cliff--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
Thanks for your input guys, I''m still researching hosts but currently I''m looking at Media72. Cliff --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
Take a look at http://www.railshostinginfo.com for some Rails hosting companies in the UK. It is easier to compare a few of them. Nick -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
This may not fit your time scale, but I just saw this and it might be interesting to you. http://www.rubyinside.com/brightbox-finally-a-rails-focused-vps-in-the-uk-530.html On Jun 12, 5:49 am, Cliff Rowley <cliffrow...-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:> Thanks for your input guys, I''m still researching hosts but currently > I''m looking at Media72. > > Cliff--~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk-unsubscribe-/JYPxA39Uh5TLH3MbocFFw@public.gmane.org For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---