[ILUG] Linux Server in the cloud

[Niall O Broin]

On 29 Feb 2012, at 18:02, Brian Reynolds wrote:

> I'm setting up a cloud server which I'll run all sorts of bits and bobs on including httpd, mysql, php, oracle, DB2, etc. I want to use this for customer demonstrations so it's needs to be decent specs (esp with oracle+db2 munching up all the ram). It may also host a website, but mostly it will be running a few apaches, tomcat and the DBs mentioned above. Something like 200GB disk, 6GB RAM, and a quad core cpu. OS-wise, CentOS or something would be fine. And I need a fixed IP with ssh access. Uptime needs to be 24/7
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> I've been checking online and the prices vary wildly. Also, I get the impression the cheaper ones are going to only give me a little slice of CPU, I don't want to be ripped off with the more expensive ones. Could people give me a ballpark figure of what they are paying, or better still recommend some providers for quotes? 
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> BTW I've already checked into putting real hardware in our office, but the upload it just way too slow to be practical, and we don't have alternative broadband options unfortunately.

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Niall