So who should I use for cheap, reliable XPages web app hosting?

I'm working on a few personal XPage projects in my spare time, and I need a sandbox n the Web....It's been years since I hosted anything Domino related on the Web, who uses who and what has been your experience, recommendations? Requirements: -Hosting 2-3 XPage apps only, no email required. -Need the latest Domino server with the latest extension libraries, up-to-date at all times -Need replication and Web access w/Web login

Comments

[Richard Moy]

That has been one of the problems with all Domino hosting because of the licensing issues. You just can't put up a simple Web site without a significant cost. But you should try Prominic.net. Everyone there are great to work with.

[Tim Tripcony]

If all you really need is a sandbox, not a small-scale prod environment, go the Amazon S3 route. Domino entitlement included.

[David Leedy]

There's app hosting coming to LotusLive isn't there? There's a beta out for those that attended Lotusphere.

[Sean Cull]

Amazon S3 is quite expensive. There is a free micro option but I am very sceptical if you could run XPages on it ( although IBM has suggested you can ). I struggled to run it on the small instance as any memory leaks soon tip you over.

http://www.seancull.co.uk/Public/seancull.nsf/archive?openview&title=Amazon%20EC2&type=cat&cat=Amazon%20EC2

If you have broadband I would consider running a simple server from home - that way you can have everything you want in terms of build. Hopefully with 853 you will be able to do anonymous access with one Express CAL.

http://www.edbrill.com/ebrill/edbrill.nsf/dx/domino-express-restrictions-in-853

I believe that opensource projects on NFT get space and Prominic does space for bloggers for free

[Mark Leusink]

I doubt if you will find a hosting provider that provides Domino hosting using the latest version of Domino and the extension library.

You can also get a basic Linux VPS at some hosting provider and install Domino and the ExtLib yourself.

[palmi]

Go with Sean Cull says - Do it from home. you can use dyndns for IP routing. I have for years used this service.(its free)

[Miguel Angel Calvo]

Unless you have really a superb Internet connection at your home, I would recomend you to hire a virtual server, hosted in the cloud, from any US provider and deploy there your own Domino Sever. Last release, huge band width and in general best performance than your home's server.

[Adam Foster]

Hi, I can give you an id and database or three on my server for a small cost.
It is pretty reliable, as there are a few customers on there already who demand it.
It has 8.5.2 and will have mobile and extlib on there in the next few days as I need it myself for a new site.
NB You can develop with extlib locally ok though.

[Devin Olson]

Ahem:

http://www.gbs.com

Or just call the Canton office:
770-720-1300

I'm pretty sure we could help you out.

[Brian Moore]

I have been using http://www.wwow.com/wwow/dominohosting.nsf/doclu/pricing?OpenDocument for several months after DDN flaked out on me (taking my money but not my support calls). WoWW has been very responsive.

Cheers,
Brian