Dedicated Server - What Do I Require Based On My Forum's Usage?

[Muzza]

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The shared server is driving me to insanity with SLOWNESS.

I want a dedicated server to ensure SPEED.

What do I require?

I am interested in the host rocket options below but I don't know what I require? Can I go for the smallest option?

What is a cpanel?!?

http://www.hostrocket.com/dedicated.html

or there is this one:

http://www.realwebhost.net/dedicated.php

or VPS?

http://www.realwebhost.net/vps.php

http://www.lunarpages.com/virtual-private-server/

and what's the difference between linux and windows VPS?

[choppers4life]

You could go with a vps with at least 512 mb ram. No need for a dedicated yet.

Cpanel is a webhost/client control panel. More info here http://www.cpanel.net

Go here for the difference between linux and windows VPS http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_differences_between_Windows_and_Linux

[olie122333]

i, personally, could not imagine buying web hosting without cPanel :)

[Muzza]

You could go with a vps with at least 512 mb ram. No need for a dedicated yet.

Cpanel is a webhost/client control panel. More info here http://www.cpanel.net

Go here for the difference between linux and windows VPS http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_differences_between_Windows_and_Linux

thanks!