jakemtl Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 Hi, So far I like what I see, but I have a few questions that will help me in making my final decision: 1. Do you offer telephone support and is it toll free? 2. Do you offer password protected directories? 3. I would like to transfer my phpbb forum to your servers. I currently have about 70 users and 800 messages posted. I am hoping that it will grow further. Can I expect good, speedy performance? Can you refer me to a similar or larger forum that is hosted on a SHARED server with you guys? 4. If I have trouble transferring the database associated with my phpbb (approx 2MB in size), is there someone who can help me install it? If so, how much will it cost? 4. I understand that you allow adult content. Is it stored on the same shared servers as people with general content (I am worried about performance)? 5. How many years have you been in business as TotalChoice Hosting? Thank you very much! Jacob Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 A few answers... 1) No (Not that i know anyway) 2) Yes 3) Dont know (Wait for a blue or red guy to answer this one) 4) Shouldnt be any problem but same here, wait for... 5 + 6) Dont know. Quote
TCH-Bruce Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 (edited) 1. Do you offer telephone support and is it toll free?No, support is handled through the Help Desk or IM. 2. Do you offer password protected directories? Yes, you can web protect directories. 3. I would like to transfer my phpbb forum to your servers. I currently have about 70 users and 800 messages posted. I am hoping that it will grow further. Can I expect good, speedy performance? Can you refer me to a similar or larger forum that is hosted on a SHARED server with you guys?How's the perfromance of this forum? 4. If I have trouble transferring the database associated with my phpbb (approx 2MB in size), is there someone who can help me install it? If so, how much will it cost? You can seek help here in the forum or the help desk. Shouldn't be a problem. 4. I understand that you allow adult content. Is it stored on the same shared servers as people with general content (I am worried about performance)?All of your content will be stored within your own account. If you are concerned with that how about a dedicated server or semi-dedicated server. 5. How many years have you been in business as TotalChoice Hosting? I am a customer and don't know the answer to this question but have been totally satisfied in the year that I have been here. Edited May 21, 2004 by TCH-Bruce Quote
jakemtl Posted May 21, 2004 Author Posted May 21, 2004 Thanks for the answers. Are you sure this forum is on a shared server? Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 (edited) Are you sure this forum is on a shared server? I think what Bruce ment was that if you are satisfied with the performance with THIS forum, you will not be disappointed, shared or not. Edited May 21, 2004 by Jikrantz Quote
DarqFlare Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 I've seen phpBB forums hosted here that have no problems whatsoever. You should be fine. There should be no performance issues with adult content residing on TCH servers. It really doesn't matter what the website holds on a shared server: if it starts messing with the performance of the server, it will be dealt with, adult content or not. Quote
jakemtl Posted May 21, 2004 Author Posted May 21, 2004 ok, thanks again for the quick answer. I am impressed by the responsiveness. Another question, what is the maximum number and size of the mysql database(s)? I would also still want to know how many years you are in business. Quote
Head Guru Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 My favorite forum hosted on TCH. http://www.tristatesportbikes.com/forum/in...3554564201b4fc4 From that forum : Our users have posted a total of 171103 articles We have 1558 registered users The newest registered user is yamaha2004 In total there are 24 users online :: 14 Registered, 3 Hidden and 7 Guests [ Administrator ] [ Moderator ] Most users ever online was 176 on Mon Mar 01, 2004 4:38 pm Tristate is on server15 a older shared server. A Dual P3 1.3Ghz box with 2GB RAM. Our new shared servers are all Quad Xeons @ 2.8Ghz. However, as you can see TSSB loads fast and every time! Proof that our servers are not oversold, nor overloaded and are rock solid stable. The TCH forum is on a dedicated box. Quote
LisaJill Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 Another question, what is the maximum number and size of the mysql database(s)? Un-leem-ited. =) Quote
jakemtl Posted May 21, 2004 Author Posted May 21, 2004 cool, good answers. I saw on the BBBonline site that you guys are around since 1999, so that answers that question. Look for my new account registration soon! Thanks, looking forward to joining the family. Jacob Jegher Quote
TCH-Bruce Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 I think what Bruce ment was that if you are satisfied with the performance with THIS forum, you will not be disappointed, shared or not. Thank you Thomas, that was what I was referring to. Quote
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