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Over time, I realized I don't really want to manage services needed to run my apps on a VPS, like Apache, nginx or MySQL configuration and upgrades. Is there a
by digitalnalogika 13y ago
Over time, I realized I don't really want to manage services needed to run my apps on a VPS, like Apache, nginx or MySQL configuration and upgrades.
Is there anything like WebFaction, but cheaper, that can handle sysadmining for me?
- zakelfassi 13y agoYou can try Dokku (https://github.com/progrium/dokku https://github.com/progrium/dokku) - it's still fresh so I wouldn't recommend running anything critical on top.
- dubcanada 13y agoYou can get a control panel like cpanel, or ispconfig, or what ever and they can manage your LAMP setup for you.
- cbr 13y agoDoes AppEngine or Heroku work for you?
- RyanZAG 13y agoJust dealing with AppEngine's yearly API rewrites and general flakiness is far more difficult than any potential problems you'd have just running it yourself. AppEngine is probably the most hassle you can get from 'commercial' hosting. Heroku is pretty hassle free though, so it's a good choice. I think people overestimate the amount of work it takes to maintain a basic server though. It's generally on the order of max 1hr/month. Considering the premium you pay for managed hosting, most people don't make the $500/hr that would make hosted worthwhile... Plus the freedom that comes from not being locked into a managed solution often saves you days of aggravation down the line.
- mianos 13y ago100% agree here. The negatives of app engine vastly outweigh the positives. Being a python shop you would think otherwise but there is only so much you can do before you hit the wall of limitations. A native vhost means no lock-on too.