[AuckLUG] Not Xtra broadband ;-)

[Nevyn]

Again, it's all about your requirements.

Firstly, decide what the pipe is for. Is it just to run a web server?
Telehousing is probably your best option. Is it to connect two
locations together? Loads of factors to take into account in this sort
of scenario (Distance, amount of traffic - even the amount of users,
options at both locations). Do you need high speed internet at your
location? Are you within a Fibre ring? How reliable does the
connection need to be?

I'd also be looking at scalability - is there going to be growth? Are
the options you choose going to be able to scale up (or down) as the
need dictates? Can you outsource the services (and thus some of the
responsibility)?

Regards,
Nevyn.

On Nov 26, 2007 1:46 PM, Trevor van Bremen <trev_vb at salesrs.com> wrote:
> Stuart,
>
> I suspect it's still somewhat of a 'how long is a piece of string' type
> question...
> If you're attempting to increase your available bandwidth solely so that you
> can support a larger number of conecurrent connections, and if you believe
> that the reliability of ADSL in NZ is sufficient for your needs, then the
> 'cheapest' option would be to add additional ADSL lines.  (Generally
> speaking, the limiting factor on ADSL is the 'golden mile' from the CO to
> your CPE.  The quasi-backbone that the DSLAM at the CO is connected to can
> [normally] handle significantly more traffic than the aggregation of ADSL
> line traffic that it supports)
> By contrast, if you need a FAT-PIPE (tm) for a single connection, then
> things become a bit more complex to do with ADSL.  (But more complex does
> NOT mean impossible).  If you have 'control' over both ends of the
> connection, then you can 'bond' multiple comparatively slow speed ADSL lines
> together into a single virtual pipe that is almost as fat as the sum of each
> ADSL lines bandwitdh.
> Just like life, everything is a compromise, but once you've completely
> defined the question, the best answer(s) become [more] obvious.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shaun forgie [mailto:shaun at methodmaker.co.nz]
> Sent: Sunday, 25 November 2007 12:19 p.m.
> To: Auckland Linux User Group mailing list
> Subject: Re: [AuckLUG] Not Xtra broadband ;-)
>
> Stuart,
>
> My take on the comments was why bother...use a hosting centre: either a
> virtual machine on their gear or a co-location arrangement where you
> physically house your equipment in one of their racks.
>
> Organising bandwidth into your premises is painful administratively and
> overly expensive. The only real alternative to DSL based services, which are
> the cheapest, is as you say ISDN, ATM and Frame Relay; all of which will
> have their advantages and disadvantages.
>
> The idea of multiplexing a number of DSL connections is a good one and is
> something we do within our offices.This becomes a more interesting option
> now that we have a number of DSL providers available, including Vodafone,
> which potentially provides full redundancy over physical circuits.
>
> Personally we use Rimuhosting -> www.rimuhosting.co.nz and I would have to
> say these guys really know their stuff. They also offer extremely
> competitive pricing and great service.
>
> Regards
> S
>
> On 25/11/2007, Stuart R Mealor <stuart at learning.ac.nz> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for all the great feedback on the Xtra broadband/server
> > question everyone :-)
> >
> > That reinforces 'what I thought I knew' !  ;-)
> >
> > So my next investigation is...
> > What is the cheapest option for getting a faster speed than Xtra
> > broadband?
> >
> > The info on Telecom's site re ISDN, ATM, frame relay, etc. is all very
> > blurred.
> >
> > So, if we just want the 'next step up' from Xtra broadband (speed
> > rather than Gb being the aim here), which service should we be
> > focusing on and asking them about?
> >
> > Stuart
> >
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