[Opensim-users] EC2 vs OpenSim hosting co vs renting generic dedicated servers

[Joshua Rubeck]

I have used Amazons EC2 service before, at the time I used it It was pretty
unstable for anything I had in mind, I would double check the services
being offered with each tier and also what versions of software is being
run. DreamLand and SimHost may be more cost effective now but it depends on
the needs of your client as well. If they need software thats not offered
by either company then they would need a good developer, if not then those
two service providers should be fine.


On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 3:31 PM, EGBainbridge/Apollo Manga <
tamrider at frodo.tv> wrote:

> When I asked here a few days ago about using Amazon EC2 for hosting
> OpenSim,
> I was wondering about it both for a client and for myself.  I now believe
> that EC2 meets my own needs, but I'm still not sure about the best way for
> my client to go.  The company has an idea for a virtual world that has
> potential to be big.
>
> The three choices are using Amazon EC2, or renting a generic dedicated
> server, or using an OpenSim hosting service such as Dreamland Metaverse,
> SimHost, or 3D Hosting (I'm not sure the last one would work because in the
> preliminary stage, my client's preliminary focus is on the North American
> market).
>
> I haven't considered using an OpenSim hosting company for expanding my own
> small virtual world because I'm technically adept and can do the work
> myself.  However for my client, I'm wondering whether might be more cost
> effective for them to use a company like Dreamland or SimHost rather than
> paying me to provide custom services and create software that those
> companies already provide.
>
> I'd love to do the technical work for my client, but I want to give them
> the
> advice that will benefit them most.  If anyone can point me to articles,
> forums, or other resources that could help me decide on the best course for
> my client to follow regarding EC2 vs OpenSim hosting vs generic dedicated
> hosting, I really want to hear from you.
>
>
>
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