Re: [Sheflug] Server question

[lance <xxxxx [at] xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 20 Sep 2001, Alex Hudson wrote:

> On Thursday 20 September 2001 22:00, you wrote:
> > Can anyone enlighten me as to what is involved in setting up your own
> > webserver. Not the installation of Apache or whatever, but what is
> > necessary to obtain for yourself a domain with a fixed IP or whatever else.
> > An idea of costs involved would also be very interesting.
>
> Okay, here's a run-down for a professional colocation (I have a number of
> servers running websites for my employer in such a situation):
>
> Install
> ======
> 1u Server:			£3000

What sort of server do you think he needs ??

I would estimate (top end) £1200 for a rack mount 1u webserver - but you
could get away with about £800-£900 depending on CPU/RAM/HD

Lance

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