[asterisk-biz] Asterisk VPS

Eric Tichansky asterisk at lylix.net
Sat Jul 8 09:30:00 MST 2006


So at least 7 concurrent 100% of the time :)  Still within tolerance of
SOHO, et. al.

Nathan Thirlby wrote:
> is the figure more like 82kbps including overheads?
>
> On Sat, 2006-07-08 at 11:39 -0400, Eric Tichansky wrote:
>   
>> Depends....
>>
>> Our AsterliX (A at H/Trixbox) clone includes 200GB/mo data, which, if my
>> calculations are correct, under Ulaw codec at approx. 67kbps per call,
>> could satisfy at least 9 concurrent calls 100% of the time.
>>
>> This is great for SOHO setups, software development sandboxes, and even
>> small calling card shops.  The storage is set to 4GB, but what is the
>> space really needed for?  Mainly custom/call recordings,  CDR,
>> configuration backups, et. al.
>>
>> I didn't check the setup fee on the mentioned dedicated boxes, but
>> consider a company that wants to maintain a system for only a short time
>> for testing customized Asterisk software.  The end cost for the VPS is
>> usually much lower and provide a more than adequate environment for
>> development.  The whole idea is to maximize your investment.  Even if
>> your paying more per unit of storage/data than a dedicated system, do
>> you really need the extra?  Its like buying a pair of shoes that are 5
>> sizes larger because they were "cheaper" than the pair that fits.
>>
>> Asterisk VPSs do work, and work well.  We have never had a cancellation
>> or complaint on an Asterisk VPS for any reason, which should support the
>> argument as far as customer satisfaction.  Sure, there have been
>> roadbumps, but almost always related to unreliable VOIP providers or
>> configuration errors.
>>
>> E. Tichansky
>> LYLIX.NET
>> http://lylix.net/
>>
>> Jean-Michel Hiver wrote:
>>     
>>>> Ok JM, cheap with *unlimited* bandwidth. Except
>>>>
>>>> a) we all know what unlimited means
>>>> b) bandwidth is *very* expensive in France so a 30€ offer is more than
>>>> suspicious.
>>>> c) Free has been know to die for one or more days at a time.
>>>>  
>>>>
>>>>         
>>> As usual, you get what you pay for... still better than a VPS I would
>>> think :)
>>>
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