# New to RoR - help with hosting application etc **URL:** \ **Category:** Deployment\ **Created:** [August 10, 2008, 2:22pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-to-ror-help-with-hosting-application-etc/145476 "2008-08-10T14:22:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/erro)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2008, 2:22pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-to-ror-help-with-hosting-application-etc/145476/1 "2008-08-10T14:22:37Z")
Hello, I’m new to the RoR and web development field. I’d like to buy/registrar a domain name and host the site on one of the hosting providers. However, since I’m new , I puzzled with the variety of types of servers and application. Such as: shared vs. VP servers. Can anyone assist here ? Also, what can you make a short explanation about Apache and mongrel (I thought they are intended for the same thing), cgi/fcgi. Finally, if I want to make a very small web site using RoR which will probably also have wordpress. What are the requirements that I need to ask the hosting provider per the buzwords above ? Thank you very much. Erro ---
**Author:** ![erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/erro)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2008, 3:02pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-to-ror-help-with-hosting-application-etc/145476/2 "2008-08-11T15:02:15Z")
Eran, ``` Start with a shared hosting, all the shared hosting option ``` available are based in Apache and a combination of mod\_rails, reverse proxy or FastCGI in the background. For simple stuff with low traffic it works. ``` Check the developer plans at RailsPlayground we have used them a ``` lot, once you start having performance issues you would consider moving at least to a VPS, but that is another story. ``` Best regards, ``` – Aníbal Rojas > **[Home - Has Many Developers](https://hasmanydevelopers.com/)** > > We are the best choice for your building design and development > **[RUBYCORNER.COM](https://www.rubycorner.com/)** > > RUBYCORNER.COM - Contact us for any business inquiries [http://lacaraoscura.com](http://lacaraoscura.com) [http://anibal.rojas.com.ve](http://anibal.rojas.com.ve) On Aug 11, 7:22 am, Eran R. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) ---
**Author:** ![erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/erro)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2008, 3:24pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-to-ror-help-with-hosting-application-etc/145476/3 "2008-08-12T15:24:05Z")
Thanks. Could you be abit cleaer. Apache and mongrel are for the same thing , right ? so what is the difference ? In the same context, what exactly is cgi/Fcgi for ? what other application are there for the same purpose ? what are the differences ? Do I need from the hosting provider mongrel/apache/cgi etc. or can I install that and Ruby (and wordpress) on every hosting server ? -Eran ---
**Author:** ![erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/erro)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 2:30pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-to-ror-help-with-hosting-application-etc/145476/4 "2008-08-13T14:30:42Z")
+1 that book will make a huge difference in the level of pain in your life when you are starting deplying rails applications – Aníbal Rojas > **[Home - Has Many Developers](https://hasmanydevelopers.com/)** > > We are the best choice for your building design and development > **[RUBYCORNER.COM](https://www.rubycorner.com/)** > > RUBYCORNER.COM - Contact us for any business inquiries [http://lacaraoscura.com](http://lacaraoscura.com) [http://anibal.rojas.com.ve](http://anibal.rojas.com.ve) ---
**Author:** ![erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/erro)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 5:33am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-to-ror-help-with-hosting-application-etc/145476/5 "2008-08-13T05:33:22Z")
Hi Eran - I’d recommend picking up a copy of the book Deploying Rails Applications - > **[Pragmatic Bookshelf: By Developers, For Developers](https://pragprog.com)** > > We improve the lives of professional developers. We create timely, practical books on classic and cutting-edge topics to help you learn and practice your craft, and accelerate your career. Come learn with us. from the Pragmatic Programmers. It goes through all of the hosting options and configuration of Apache/Mongrel/Nginx. It’s got great information in it, and I’m sure it will answer most of your questions. Regards, Dave [http://www.silverrack.com](http://www.silverrack.com) On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 7:24 AM, Eran R. ---
**Author:** ![erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/erro)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-to-ror-help-with-hosting-application-etc/145476/6 "2008-08-13T18:12:00Z")
ok , will look into it. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@erro](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/erro)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2008, 7:07pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/new-to-ror-help-with-hosting-application-etc/145476/7 "2008-08-13T19:07:44Z")
agreed with the book, its a huge time saver. As for hosting, i’m using the dreamhost, and it is ok if you aren’t expecting any kind of uptime gaurantee. The shared plan with fastcgi works pretty easily. I made the mistake of upgrading to the DHPS, which didn’t work out too well…Dreamhost doesn’t really support Rails as well as many of the others out there: linode, slicehost, etc. There is a list of hosting providers on the rails wiki. On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 9:12 AM, Eran R. [removed\_email\_address@domain.invalid](mailto:removed_email_address@domain.invalid) wrote: > ok , will look into it. > > ## Thanks. > > Posted via [http://www.ruby-forum.com/](http://www.ruby-forum.com/). > > > – Anthony E. 408-656-2473 [http://anthony.ettinger.name](http://anthony.ettinger.name)