Edited by ettinger on 06/01/08 11:42 PM (server time).

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Upon upgrading (and sliding the resource bar all the way up) it still is being killed every time.

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Mmm. Have you analyzed how much resource the command is using? Or do you think it's definitely the outbound ssh that's being killed?

Perhaps you could try interactively ssh'ing to your home machine or something as a test (just about any other machine would do, I'd think).

BTW, thanks for the explanation about the other stuff. It makes everything clear to me!

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My traffic has some peaks once a week or so, needing 1048 but most of the time 300 will do.

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You're talking about CPU, not memory, right? Because you can't burst above 200% of your memory.

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Guess there's no real way to keep it up AND pay the minimum amount for 98% of my needs.

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Speculating about some other universe, they *might* be able to structure it that way, but would have to charge a *lot* of money for the guarantee when you used it.

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I'm a little frustrated because DH said switching to PS would fix my svn problem for Capistrano. It didn't, and now they are saying they prefer to keep me on the PS.

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What exactly was your svn problem on Capistrano?

BTW, one thing that happens when you switch to PS is that it becomes *really* obvious how much CPU and memory your account takes up. And when it becomes obvious to support that your site is eating a not-insignificant part of a server's resources, they are very hesitant to switch you back.

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I'm still giving the PS thing a go for a month to see how much it really takes for my 66 domains (most of which get virtually no traffic).

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Dunno if it interests you, but support did mention to me that I could open two accounts - one PS and one non-PS, and allocate my sites between the two.

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http://lowbudgetplanning.com/

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Yikes! That's showing an "install me now" page ... better go deal with that right away before someone else does!

*Clear your browser's cache!*

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Edited by ettinger on 06/01/08 05:07 PM (server time).

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Dreamhost has what they call a "one-click install" system for us to be able to install some very popular packages into our web space without knowing anything about installing software.
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The "easy" installs are basically totally maintained by Dreamhost staff so if you can live with the more limited addon and template options, they are the least maintenance. Ironically, they are also the highest performance options as well - supporting the highest traffic.

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I would like to point out that there is more forum software out there, however. The only other viable option is Simple Machines, which I actually prefer. (There are a variety of reasons, for example add-ons are a breeze, whereas with phpBB you have to manually install them.... but I won't get into them here.)

For webhosting, you should be fine on your regular, $10 / month account until you get many many members.

There's only one hosting plan, which gives you 500 gb of hosting space and 5 tb of bandwidth. I figure $10 / month, because that's what it is paying on a yearly basis, but if you pay in advance you can get it for as low as $6 / month. Not to mention the $50 off you can get from a variety of promo codes.

Good luck with your new site!

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Edited by ettinger on 06/01/08 04:43 PM (server time).

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I also installed Ioncube to the catalog, which was named higher. I edited .htaccess in both places (in cgi-bin and in root of my domain).

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I don't understand what you mean with that statement about "catalog, which was named higher", there should only be a need for a single .htaccess file.

Did you also review the material in http://wiki.dreamhost.com/IonCube_Loader?

It might help if you shared the contents of your .htaccess file(s).

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since am new here I don't know how this works, could any one help/teach me? and what would the prices be?

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How familiar are you with PHP? Most of the web applications like the forums you're planning to run are php applications, and though you don't actually have to write them, you do have to install them.

That said, Dreamhost has what they call a "one-click install" system for us to be able to install some very popular packages into our web space without knowing anything about installing software.

That said, the packages are pretty easy to install for the computer-literate. :)

At any rate, here are my recommendations:
1. Look around here at the questions people have about their websites. Look at the questions relating to any problems people have with uploading static pages (from Dreamweaver, say), or with installing and running phpBB. Note that uploading manually actually seems to be more straightforward than uploading from an integrated editor (who would have known?).
2. Look at the "Getting Started" page of the Dreamhost wiki. There are several topics that you'll find instructive for you. You can definitely ask your questions here on the forums and lots and lots of folks will try to help. I think it's really only the obscure questions that don't get answered. And almost by definition, these obscure questions are ones that the Dreamhost support staff has to and does address.
3. I recommend you create your main domain as a static page (say mikechenkeha.org for example), then do an "easy" one-click install of phpBB for your forum as forums.mikechenkeha.org. The "easy" installs are basically totally maintained by Dreamhost staff so if you can live with the more limited addon and template options, they are the least maintenance. Ironically, they are also the highest performance options as well - supporting the highest traffic.

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What do you mean?

Aren't you given the ability to edit the nameserver where your domain is pointing to?

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Yes, you can do that. I'm just pointing out that that's the *only* thing you can do. About half the posts we get here from registration-only customers ask how they should go about setting the 'A' records for their domain, or how to set up subdomains, or how to point their domain to their dynamic IP address of their cable modem.

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For now, I just want to change my domain host to Dreamhost because my current host wants to charge me a ridiculous amount of money just to have my WHOIS information protected.

So, am I allowed to do that at all?

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Yes, you can easily set the nameservers for your domain to those of your original host.

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Edited by Cameron on 05/31/08 07:48 PM (server time).

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I'm afraid there is no way to really bypass the middleman....sorry :-/ I
will pass along the idea though! I know how those fees can add up. Let
me know if you have any other questions.

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Nice and friendly support, quick too. I got it only a few hours after submitting my question with the "Just a casual question, comment, idea, suggestion..." option.

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Regardless, I'll probably ask them about tracking payments.

Thanks a ton.

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When I first started with dreamhost they were wonderful. Great uptime record, reliable service. But I think I'm ready to throw in the towel and change hosts. Any recommendations. Thanks in advance for your help.

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I know the feeling, I contacted support to that effect and they made some fixes and convinced me to keep my hosting with them. Now everythings running smooth as silk, better than ever.

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OLDSERVER=208.113.183.103
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FIXFILES=$(grep -R -l -i $OLDSERVER $HOME/!(Maildir|logs|backups|source|tmp|doit|php5|php526|ip_abuse) 2>/dev/null)

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Edited by ettinger on 05/31/08 01:42 PM (server time).

Edited by ettinger on 05/31/08 01:37 PM (server time).

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that new-hire hasn't been posting as frequently since taking the new "day" job et al

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The list has been updated accordingly.


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My only complaint with DreamHost is of course the fact that a couple DH customers have free reign to do whatever they want to other DH customers

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You are just arguing with the same people about the same things endlessly.

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This doesn't change the essential truth of the primary complaint. Dreamhost does stand by or cooperate with some vigilante-like or influential customers. Askapache, are you aware Dreamhost recently hired one of those DH customers?

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Find self worth somewhere more concrete!

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True. Coincidentally, that new-hire hasn't been posting as frequently since taking the new "day" job.