How many servers can i host?

[FERMAN]

I know this is true but i want like all of the stuff the server host sets up for you like swiftpanel which i would guess i could install on my own. If I do build the server and get it colo'ed instead of renting i would like it to be in Chicago.

[CGS|Todd]

yes, purchasing a server from a GSP is usually more cost effective for most people. if you are colo'ing a box in chicago, i would go with fdc for a personal server. they ran out of space, but supposedly have more built out now.

[FERMAN]

Well how much do they usually cost and all of that because i mean this could be a possibility so i would like to know my options.

[CGS|Todd]

FERMAN Wrote:Well how much do they usually cost and all of that because i mean this could be a possibility so i would like to know my options.

1u is $39, it think 2u is like $59 (http://www.fdcservers.net). internap dedicated is dirt cheap @ $20/mbps and XO is $7/Mbps. gigenet and ubiquity are other good chicago options, if you are willing to pay more for slightly better uptime, but for a personal server probably not worth it.

[FERMAN]

Hm these prices look pretty nice so i could actually collocate for a good amount cheaper with faster internet.

[CGS|Todd]

yeah even if you went with xo, its not the best (but their peering seems to have been improving lately), but its probably good enough for a personal server. then again, thats about as cheap as Internap comes without huge commits.