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I'm in need of a host for a API. Cost needs to be low, but uptime has to be as high as possible.
This API will use either MS SQL + WCF or MySQL + PHP.
If this were several years ago I'd gravitate toward the open source option because it was certainly cheaper, but it seems like windows hosts are now ridiculously inexpensive. Godaddy with an MS SQL DB and asp.net for $4/month; winhost.com same thing for $4.99/month. Am I missing something--are there any gotchas? I'm surprised MS licensing allows it...
For familiarity's sake I'd prefer Microsoft, and if I can get a host for $5/month perhaps there is no reason not to.
Windows Azure would be nice, but likely too pricey for the moment.
Is there a go-to that is commonly advised for a cheap host--one that most people hold in high regard and is good to work with?
This API will use either MS SQL + WCF or MySQL + PHP.
If this were several years ago I'd gravitate toward the open source option because it was certainly cheaper, but it seems like windows hosts are now ridiculously inexpensive. Godaddy with an MS SQL DB and asp.net for $4/month; winhost.com same thing for $4.99/month. Am I missing something--are there any gotchas? I'm surprised MS licensing allows it...
For familiarity's sake I'd prefer Microsoft, and if I can get a host for $5/month perhaps there is no reason not to.
Windows Azure would be nice, but likely too pricey for the moment.
Is there a go-to that is commonly advised for a cheap host--one that most people hold in high regard and is good to work with?