I run Mac servers here because they’re relatively simple for a mortal
to administer. But for reliable high performance AMP hosting, you
really ought to place a Linux or long-pants Unix server quite a few
rungs above Mac OS X Server on your decision ladder. Mac OS X Server
is tuned as a workgroup server (all things to all people, with a hard
candy shell), and changing those priorities so it will spend most of
its time tending to the Web and less of its time being friendly to its
(part-time) administrator is relatively arcane compared with any of
the other Unix/Linux variants.
I’m a hard-core Mac fanboy, but do I host my customers’ sites on Mac
OS X Server? Not any more. (Once was plenty: the Softpress site ran on
MOSXS from 2003 to 2006-7, and while it worked fine when it worked, it
was something of a learning experience for all concerned. The company
that ran that service seems to have disappeared from the planet, so I
won’t mention them by name.)
If you’re spending other people’s money, you can’t go wrong with
Joyent. Solaris virtual servers running on a mainframe-class server
cluster. 24/7 support that is second to none. Anything you want – for
a price.
Walter
On May 8, 2009, at 11:05 AM, Todd wrote:
Just SL a couple years ago and more recently Media Temple. My 30-day
trial with MT was positive - though do your research, people seem to
love or hate their Grid Service. I really would have liked to have
stayed with them but I couldn’t justify the cost at the time. Still,
I would consider going back if and when I can afford to.
I always have a desire to use a Mac host so I tend to collect a lot
of bookmarks, just in case. It comes down to cost, again, I can get
more for less $ with a Linux plan. Perhaps that will change some day.
Todd
On May 8, 2009, at 9:41 AM, Joe Muscara wrote:
That’s quite a list, Todd. Have you used any besides Server
Logistics?
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