No VDS with Godaddy.com

Since I've already encouraged everybody to run MetaTrader on a Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS) aka Virtual Private Server (VPS), I need to insist that if you are going to get such a service never ever approach godaddy.com.

I got VDS from them early October. The system worked very well for over 6 weeks. Then suddenly in the 7th week it kept log me off and closing my running applications including MetaTrader.

I contacted the technical service(?) and unfortunately they didn't help me out with the problem. They instead sent me a link that they are not responsible for software related problems.

To make the story short after several hours of going back and force I found out that they changed their policy without notifying customers and decided to force-logg-off everybody after 15 minutes of inactivity. Even after admitting that the problem was from their side they denied to help me out with the problem.

I eventually decided to close the account and find an alternative way. I also missed trading on Thursday and today which could potentially lead to more profit in this fantastic week.

I'm still a fan of VDS but wanted to give a heads up to select your service provider wisely.

Good Luck to everyone.

I hope everybody read this thread. Good Luck.

Can you install another set of MT4 for me?

Godaddy's service is one of the cheapest around with good hardware. Tell us who you end up picking ...

Thank you Aparsai, I was getting ready to look at their solutions. Who are you using now? I noticed they are pretty expensive, and I don't really want to spend more then $50.00 a month.

We should start a thread with everybodies input on VDS.

I use 1and1.com for my hosting needs... they're top notch...

http://vpsland.com/

Labrat407

Hi Folks,

Thanks for your feedback and suggestions. I decided to use a good ISP to make sure I have 24/7 uniterrupted internet connection. If this approach fails I'll shop around to find a good VDS provider and I'll definitely keep your suggestions in mind.

Good Luck,
Al

http://www.hostpro2u.com/malaysia_da.../vps/index.htm

This is hosted in CyberJaya, Malaysia.

maybe read the thread started by turbokaos (sp?)... about vpn routers so that you can plug in 2 ISPs to create a failover connection. It's just extra security.. personally my problem is blackouts (2 to 3 times a year). I can't remember the last time my cable connection didn't work when it wasn't my fault. I did test it during a blackout once and it worked, but I'm not sure what would happen in a larger scale (area) blackout because the cable company says there is no backup power at their stations.

A laptop would solve half the blackouts since they don't last long. But ocassionaly (once or twice a year there is a 3+ hour blackout.. as long as 8 or more hours. But I guess a couple of laptop batteries would solve that

Hi there,

I am interested to run my MT4 on a VPS/VDS as well and want to know how cos I am not this kind of expert.

For example, which type of server should I subscribe, Linux/Windows? How do a user install MT4 in such server and how to run?

Is there any veteran can write a simple procedures to those are interested to do that?

Regards

Hey great suggestion. So cheap!

Remote Desktop Connection is another window that looks exactly like your computer desktop and you can operate just like any normal computer right?

Remote desktop is a way to view your computer screen remotely and issue any commands that you could if you were sitting at the machine.

Virtual private servers are like little computers dedicated to you that you can access over the internet.


MT4 runs on windows but you can run it on windows virtual machine running on a linux system. If you are unfamilar with linux you might need help setting that up.

If you use a Linux based VPS be careful that you are allowed to use WINE or an equivilent. Some have restrictions on the software you can run under the VPS. A big one is an IRC, and some have told me that WINE or other emulators are not allowed. Also Virtual desktops are not allowed on some.

Labrat407

http://www.forex-tsd.com/commercial-...itoring-3.html

Daraknor is setting up such service , but cliams its not true VPS, albeit much better service.

Thanks for letting me know about it.