# Deploying for the real world. I need a plan!

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/deploying-for-the-real-world-i-need-a-plan/117641>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [October 18, 2007, 9:40pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/deploying-for-the-real-world-i-need-a-plan/117641 "2007-10-18T21:40:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![slindsey3000](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/aca169/32.png) [@slindsey3000](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/slindsey3000)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2007, 9:40pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/deploying-for-the-real-world-i-need-a-plan/117641/1 "2007-10-18T21:40:12Z")

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I want to develop with Ruby and Rails, and have gone throught the Prag  
Prog and Agile Web Dev on my local setup with Netbeans and Instant  
Rails with success.

What are the costs involved in running your own server? (e.g.  
connection, and the actual server) I have home cable connection, no  
static IP. How do I go about getting a connection that will allow me  
to build websites and have my own server?

What problems are there if I opt to run all my sites from a rails  
hosting company? (e.g. Lunarpages)

Sorry for my lack of knowledge here. I have a CS degree but no real  
world experience. How do I go about getting my own commercial web  
server up and running or should I just go the hosted route? Note the  
traffic will hardly be enourmous, but it should be able to host an  
some (more than a couple) sites.

Thanks a million!

Shawn

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**Author:** ![slindsey3000](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/aca169/32.png) [@slindsey3000](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/slindsey3000)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2007, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/deploying-for-the-real-world-i-need-a-plan/117641/2 "2007-10-18T21:56:04Z")

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I’ve been very pleased with WebFaction. They specialize in open  
source, have a great control panel for setting up apps and services,  
and have great customer service. Worth a look.

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**Author:** ![slindsey3000](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/aca169/32.png) [@slindsey3000](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/slindsey3000)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2007, 10:18pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/deploying-for-the-real-world-i-need-a-plan/117641/3 "2007-10-18T22:18:18Z")

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On 10/18/07, slindsey3000 [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote:

> What are the costs involved in running your own server? (e.g.  
> connection, and the actual server) I have home cable connection, no  
> static IP. How do I go about getting a connection that will allow me  
> to build websites and have my own server?

Chances are your cable company’s terms of service prohibits using  
your existing connection for this 🙂

You could investigate getting a business DSL line with static IP. But  
then you’re totally responsible for the infrastructure: server itself,  
routers/hubs, UPS + generator for when the power fails, etc.

I lease a dedicated server from RackSpace, but you can also look at  
a Virtual Private Server (VPS) for a bit lower cost.

## HTH,

Hassan S. ------------------------ removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid