UK Ruby on Rails hosting with 1st Easy
- Phusion Passenger (mod_rails): This new Apache module delivers enhanced performance, improves stability and tightens up the security of Rails application hosting.
- Freedom to develop: "Do it yourself", or request installation of extra Ruby gems; full root access to the server over SSH available; Ensim Pro control panel installed to ease other aspects of server administration (email accounts, etc.)
- Get your applications up and running with our help: Assistance with initial application deployment into a production environment.
- Host multiple Rails projects: With the full resources of a dedicated server at your disposal, you are free to deploy as many Rails projects as you require (please see notes).
- Run Rails applications: e.g. Instiki, Typo, Mephisto and many more (links open in a new window).
- Managed server solutions: server maintenance, process management and monitoring, troubleshooting and security patch installation are performed by our expert Red Hat Certified Engineers.
- World class datacentre hosting: servers are housed in a secure UK commercial class datacentre facility, served by resilient power and networks.
- Shared hosting also available: If you do not require a full dedicated server, shared Rails hosting accounts are also available.
"Rails ready": Ruby on Rails dedicated server packages
Our Ruby on Rails enabled dedicated server packages are outlined below; for futher information or customised specifications, you can contact us online or by calling 0808 222 2221.
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| Setup fee | £100.00 | £100.00 | £100.00 | £100.00 |
| Monthly fee | £59.99 | £99.99 | £129.99 | £199.99 |
| Processor Model | Core2 Duo 1.8Ghz | Dual Core Xeon 2.33Ghz | Core2 Quad 2.5Ghz | Dual Quad Core Xeon 2.0GHz |
| CPU cores | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| CPU Cache & Bus Speed | 1Mb Cache, 800FSB | 4Mb cache, 1333FSB | 6Mb cache, 1333FSB | 2 x 6Mb cache, 1333FSB |
| Memory | 2Gb | 2Gb | 4Gb | 8Gb |
| Disk / Storage | 2 x 80Gb S/W RAID | 2 x 80Gb S/W RAID | 2 x 160Gb S/W RAID | 2 x 300Gb S/W RAID |
| Monthly bandwidth (non-contended)Your guaranteed dedicated monthly bandwidth allowance: No ambiguous AUPs, throttling or contention with other customers. |
50Gb | 100Gb | 200Gb | 300Gb |
| Remote power includedTake control anytime, anywhere: Power-cycle your server from your desktop or laptop, any time of the day or night. |
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| Operating system | CentOS Enterprise Linux (version 5) | |||
| Ruby on Rails (Passenger / mod_rails)Ruby on Rails: Passenger (mod_rails) enhances the performance, stability and security of Rails application hosting. |
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| Linux, Apache, MySQL 5, PHP 5 (LAMP) | |
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| Parallels Pro control panel optionSimple to manage: Streamline the creation and management of hosting accounts, mail accounts and other aspects of server administration. |
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| Optional SSL security certificate | Thawte: £199.99/year (optional) or Rapid SSL: £75/year (optional) | |||
| Weekly local backups included | |
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| Monthly: £49.99/mth | Monthly: £49.99/mth | Monthly: £49.99/mth | Monthly: £49.99/mth | |
| Weekly: £99.99/mth | Weekly: £99.99/mth | Weekly: £99.99/mth | Weekly: £99.99/mth | |
| Commercial class datacentreSecure hosting with resilient power and networking: Take a tour of our datacentre facility (link opens in new window). |
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| Reseller product?Partner with 1st Easy Discounts of between 10 and 20 percent are available for resellers across a range of 1st Easy services and solutions (link opens in new window). |
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Passenger (mod_rails) Apache module
Designed to improve the performance, stability and simplicity of Rails application deployment, the Phusion Passenger (mod_rails) Apache module replaces the previous deployment method of having to configure mongrel clusters and Apache proxies. In doing so, it works around the previous impracticalities and barriers of offering Rails hosting.
Developer documentation for Passenger is available from the Phusion website (opens in new window)
Monthly bandwidth (non-contended)
In order to avoid the confusion of ambiguous "Acceptable Usage Policy" statements, we do not offer unmetered bandwidth. Each server package is allocated a guaranteed monthly allowance of dedicated bandwidth. Furthermore, we don't oversell our bandwidth, so you can be confident of network performance when you need it.
Should you require larger volumes of bandwidth, our Tier 1 network can accommodate your requirements; please contact us to find out more.
Remote power included
All of our server solutions come with access to a remote power switch as standard. This means that wherever you happen to be, 24/7/365, you can instantly power-cycle your server without having to log a support call, reducing potential downtime to a minimum.
Parallels Pro control panel
Parallels Pro (formerly Ensim Pro) is a leading server management control panel, designed to simplify day to day server administration tasks. Quickly and easily add, configure and remove hosting accounts, create POP email accounts and manage various web services.
Please note that if you require the Parallels Pro control panel, your operating system choices are CentOS 4/5, RHEL 4/5, or Fedora Core 6.
*Notes
- For technical reasons, Rails applications are restricted to one per domain.
- Servers come pre-installed with a 20 domain Ensim Pro control panel license; this can be upgraded to a 100 domain license for a single payment of £199.99.
Next steps and getting a quotation
Our Ruby on Rails dedicated server solutions start at just £99.99 per month with scalable solutions up to many processors.
If you are interested in obtaining a quote or finding out more, we would be delighted to help: you can contact us online or call 0808 222 2221 to discuss your requirements further.
Help, advice and ordering
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