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  • #1
  • First Post: May 22, 2010 11:48am May 22, 2010 11:48am
Anyone know of a way to keep the ea running when the computer is off? Is there a broker that allows for that?

Dumb question, I just thought about it. The ea is on my computer. If I turn the computer off what happens to the ea? DUH!!!

But what about power outages? That could be a big problem? Just part of the deal I suppose. Manage stops so that if it stops due to a power outage well that's the way it goes...

Guess I answered my own questions. I tried to delete the thread and post but no go.
Maybe this bit of musing will help someone else sometime...
  • #2
  • Edited 3:20pm May 22, 2010 1:43pm | Edited 3:20pm
You must have your MT4 platform on.
Or use a server. Ronald is expert on servers.
Ask him.
The more experience the closer to the reality
  • #3
  • May 22, 2010 4:03pm May 22, 2010 4:03pm
UPS!! ... even though I don't have one installed myself. If you're real serious though, it's probably a good idea.
  • #4
  • May 22, 2010 5:43pm May 22, 2010 5:43pm
UPS is only good for an hour or two tops.

There is a thread on disaster recovery for MT4 that talks about using dedicated servers.
  • #5
  • May 22, 2010 7:00pm May 22, 2010 7:00pm
Quoting ecTrade
UPS!! ... even though I don't have one installed myself. If you're real serious though, it's probably a good idea.

UPS is useless if your ISP is also suffering from a power outage.
  • #6
  • May 22, 2010 7:15pm May 22, 2010 7:15pm
Most power outages, at least in my neck in the woods, don't generally last more than an hour. I guess it all varies though, depending on where you live. If you are really concerned about it though, and opt to do nothing, it would be foolish not to at least consider a UPS. These are relatively cheap as well.
  • #7
  • May 22, 2010 8:15pm May 22, 2010 8:15pm
Quoting jiva34
Anyone know of a way to keep the ea running when the computer is off? Is there a broker that allows for that?

Dumb question, I just thought about it. The ea is on my computer. If I turn the computer off what happens to the ea? DUH!!!

But what about power outages? That could be a big problem? Just part of the deal I suppose. Manage stops so that if it stops due to a power outage well that's the way it goes...

Guess I answered my own questions. I tried to delete the thread and post but no go.
Maybe this bit of musing will...
The only way to go for serious use of ea's is a VPS ---Virtual Private Server.
Monthly fee of around $50. Saves you from power outage and server outage
We are all One. Be present. Be the Observer
  • #8
  • Edited 12:35pm May 23, 2010 7:29am | Edited 12:35pm
Quoting Iamfx
The only way to go for serious use of ea's is a VPS ---Virtual Private Server.
Monthly fee of around $50. Saves you from power outage and server outage
starting here with this post there is a discussion about back up for ea...
Have heard Forex.com offers vps free
http://www.forexfactory.com/showpost...&postcount=632
  • #9
  • May 23, 2010 9:49am May 23, 2010 9:49am
Quoting jiva34
Anyone know of a way to keep the ea running when the computer is off? Is there a broker that allows for that?

Dumb question, I just thought about it. The ea is on my computer. If I turn the computer off what happens to the ea? DUH!!!

But what about power outages? That could be a big problem? Just part of the deal I suppose. Manage stops so that if it stops due to a power outage well that's the way it goes...

Guess I answered my own questions. I tried to delete the thread and post but no go.
Maybe this bit of musing will help...
Yes, on a VPS.........
....

and by the way.....what EA is this you speak off???

.
  • #10
  • May 24, 2010 9:04am May 24, 2010 9:04am
Quoting cspip
Yes, on a VPS.........
....

and by the way.....what EA is this you speak off???

.
Oh yea, the ea..

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=231650
  • #11
  • May 24, 2010 1:39pm May 24, 2010 1:39pm
can someone recommend some good VPS with an affordable monthly subscription fee?
  • #12
  • May 24, 2010 2:02pm May 24, 2010 2:02pm
General rule of thumb, good VPS is no less than $50 a month (with discount) is that still 'affordable'?
  • #13
  • Edited May 25, 2010 5:24am May 24, 2010 2:12pm | Edited May 25, 2010 5:24am
Quoting Ronald Raygun
General rule of thumb, good VPS is no less than $50 a month (with discount) is that still 'affordable'?
ronald, it is not affordable for me
the reason i 'm looking for vps is that to get the feeling how to interact with vps, forward testing my EA (demo account) without having to be online 24/7 so that it will save my internet bill.

> $50 is very affordable once the EA shows promised result and having live acct

have been checking 2 vps service so far:
1. ucvhost ($12/mo, min 3 mos)
2. commercial network services ($30/mo)

still waiting for your recommendation.

thank you
  • #14
  • May 24, 2010 2:21pm May 24, 2010 2:21pm
You asked for a good vps, problem with cheaper VPSs is they use lower quality networking hardware, internet connection, and backup power, all of which are important for a stable/reliable connection
  • #15
  • May 24, 2010 4:43pm May 24, 2010 4:43pm
Hi all,

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You asked for a good vps, problem with cheaper VPSs is they use lower quality networking hardware, internet connection, and backup power, all of which are important for a stable/reliable connection

absolutely true, thats why i'm thru with vps crap.
but if someone is willing to pay 50 bucks/month I really recommend
this company http://www.ovh.com/fr/index.xml
where you can get a complete dedicated server for your own.
I'm with them for 2 years now and fully pleased.
their cheapest offer is a server for 50 euro/month or actually 35 british pound - the so called kimsufi - http://www.kimsufi.co.uk/fs/
(celeron 1.2 Ghz processor , 2GB Memory, 500 GB HD, unlimited traffic)

ok, its not really a race horse, but its enough for trading purposes.
I have actually running 2 live + 4 demo accounts on it,without any problems.

the website is in french, you must scroll down to click your flag.
I guess its rather for us europeans,nevertheless I hope this is helpful.

btw: this no advertisement, I have nothing to do with this company,
except that I'm one of their customers.

hbud
  • #16
  • May 25, 2010 4:40am May 25, 2010 4:40am
Try Crucial Paradigm. My brother has used for over 12 months with multiple ea"s
We are all One. Be present. Be the Observer
  • #17
  • May 25, 2010 5:22am May 25, 2010 5:22am
Iamfx,

I have visited Crucial Paradigm website, they have very attractive price. Anyway, I just registered with Commercial Network Services. It's been 6 hours after payment done, VPS still not ready
  • #18
  • May 25, 2010 1:05pm May 25, 2010 1:05pm
Quoting sangmane
Iamfx,

I have visited Crucial Paradigm website, they have very attractive price. Anyway, I just registered with Commercial Network Services. It's been 6 hours after payment done, VPS still not ready
Yeah it took a while for my brother to get his working right ---but ever since its been good
We are all One. Be present. Be the Observer
  • #19
  • May 25, 2010 10:41pm May 25, 2010 10:41pm
finally my vps at Central Network Services is running well. i have installed MT4 Alpari demo and currently forward testing my London BO EA.

i even post this message using IE Browser at vps.

it's exciting, like having a new toy
  • #20
  • May 25, 2010 11:08pm May 25, 2010 11:08pm
Quoting sangmane
finally my vps at Central Network Services is running well. i have installed MT4 Alpari demo and currently forward testing my London BO EA.

i even post this message using IE Browser at vps.

it's exciting, like having a new toy
Even more exciting if your ea's work!
We are all One. Be present. Be the Observer
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