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**MonteJon** · #1 (**permalink**) 13-07-2007, 11:42

Hi to all !
I am currently running [with a partner] a PHP2 Forum with 140 members which is part of a free set-up.
I anticipate that within a few months because of growing membership numbers, we will need to update and move to our own private host.
So, I am looking for a hosting package that can run a VBulletin [possible PHP3] forum for a minimum 400 members with growth anticipated to a max of 1000 members.
Can you suggest a suitable plan, finance is a problem because we will not allow any adverts but I am willing to self-finance provided it is not too expensive ?!
Thanks !
Jon

**Jack** · #2 (**permalink**) 13-07-2007, 12:01

You can opt for a VPS hosting package which will be best suited for your forum. You can upgrade it to a Dedicated Server at any time when your forum grows. The VPS hosting package of eUKhost starts from Â£19 and it comes with lot of added features.

**WelshTom** · #3 (**permalink**) 13-07-2007, 12:13

A shared linux hosting plan would be suitable seeing as your looking for a plan which isn't too costly.

**DPS Computing** · #4 (**permalink**) 13-07-2007, 12:16

Yes, I agree a shared Linux plan would probably meet your requirements and beyond. Don't forget that you can upgrade your plan at any time if you have further requirements.

**WelshTom** · #5 (**permalink**) 13-07-2007, 12:17

See http://www.eukhost.com/packages.php for details

**DPS Computing** · #6 (**permalink**) 13-07-2007, 12:21

To start off with the copper package (22.99/yr) will probably be enough and can be upgraded to another plan at any time.

I imagine the features of the copper package are far superior to what you are getting off a free host.

**Ryan** · #7 (**permalink**) 13-07-2007, 12:37

Hello Jon,

Copper or Bronze package would be enough to get you started with your forum. You can upgrade to a higher plan at anytime as per the growth of your forum.

Feel free to post if you have any further queries.

**MonteJon** · #8 (**permalink**) 14-07-2007, 02:41

Many thanks to all !
Phew . . . You've certainly given us something to think about, I like the idea of the Bronze/Copper packages. We don't have many members using Linux, we tend to be a predominantly winows package.
However . . . Never say die ! I've long wanted to get to grips with a Linux OS but not yet taken the plunge, who know's, one day ?!
Thanks once again for all contributions, you've all gone to a lot of trouble and it's appreciated !
Jon

**Ben** · #9 (**permalink**) 14-07-2007, 06:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonteJon

Many thanks to all !
Phew . . . You've certainly given us something to think about, I like the idea of the Bronze/Copper packages. We don't have many members using Linux, we tend to be a predominantly winows package.
However . . . Never say die ! I've long wanted to get to grips with a Linux OS but not yet taken the plunge, who know's, one day ?!
Thanks once again for all contributions, you've all gone to a lot of trouble and it's appreciated !
Jon

Don't forget, Windows packages that eUKhost offer include PHP & MySQL including other scripting languages like ASP.NET & MSSQL. So whether you require a Linux or Windows platform account for your phpBB based forum, it's up to you

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**Ryan** · #10 (**permalink**) 14-07-2007, 06:43

If you are looking for a Windows package, you can opt for Windows Copper or Windows Bronze package. Here's the link to our Windows shared packages http://www.eukhost.com/windows-web-hosting.php

**WelshTom** · #11 (**permalink**) 14-07-2007, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Ryan

If you are looking for a Windows package, you can opt for Windows Copper or Windows Bronze package. Here's the link to our Windows shared packages http://www.eukhost.com/windows-web-hosting.php

Unless you require a windows package however, I suggest you get a linux package instead, as they are more reliable and have more features.

**DPS Computing** · #12 (**permalink**) 14-07-2007, 15:46

Yes, I second that - Go with a Linux package unless you need features like ASP.

**paul** · #13 (**permalink**) 16-07-2007, 11:12

Yeah, and that will be cost-effective too.

**DPS Computing** · #14 (**permalink**) 16-07-2007, 11:15

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Originally Posted by paul

Yeah, and that will be cost-effective too.

Thats another good point and also in general people seem to have a lot less problems with Linux - I personally can't think of any problems (apart from minor ones) that I have had on Linux.

**BlackLiger** · #15 (**permalink**) 20-07-2007, 01:50

Linux, Shared hosting. Silver.

That's my reccomendation. That way, you've plenty of space, and can expand to host more bits of a website than just a forum if you wish.

**AndyD** · #16 (**permalink**) 20-07-2007, 03:41

Hey Guys,

You all have suggested Jon so much, but where's Jon? Seems, he's disappeared !!!

Anyways, even I'd suggest him to go for a Linux Plan, since it would accomplish all his requirements. And Jon need not bother about the backend working of a Linux Box coz all eUKhost shared plans come with one of the best control panel, "cPanel " that is very user friendly and thus easy to use; you can refer to some of cPanel's Flash Tutorials at http://www.eukhost.com/support/cpanel.php .
Hope that's it Jon needs and would soon signup with eUKhost

**DPS Computing** · #17 (**permalink**) 20-07-2007, 11:44

I'm sure he will come back

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