Web Server for Heavy Downloads - geek/talk: Signature-free discourse for serious web publishers

ccole · 08-22-2007, 08:04 PM

Hello Geeks! It's been a while.

I have a website (http://www.come2store.com) that is basically a file storage service. People upload their files, are given a link, and can then use that link to download them again. It gets a lot of downloads going at once, all done via http downloads.

I am using the Apache web server. It appears as though one single person is limited to downloading 2 files at once. Also, it appears as though bandwidth is capped. These limits are not on my host end - I imagine there much be some sort of Apache configuration I am not aware of. Anybody have any ideas? Or suggestions for a better http server to use?

Thanks!

s.herzig · 08-22-2007, 09:22 PM

That would be mod_bwlimit (or whatever its called) - it's basically a module, like a php module (if youre not using the php-cgi), which limits the amount of bandwidth used per connection. This is very useful, especially when it comes to controlling your bandwidth or controlling simple http ddos attacks.

For file downloads I would recommend using lighttpd. It's extremely fast, especially for static files, much faster than apache, and you can also add modules like the bandwidth limit module to it. Careful though, it's not easy to set up, and if youre not familiar with linux at the command shell and compiling programs - then find a good tutorial or leave it at apache for now.

I would suggest googling on this topic. You will find interesting stuff about download sites, such as "what happens if I need more than 1TB of webspace?" => network attached storage options

Cheers,

-Sebastian

xbtpub · 10-29-2007, 12:23 AM

maybe you should change your server provider

fusionhosting · 10-30-2007, 04:13 PM

For a free file host you really need to be running on your own dedicated server, or a virtual server so you can configure and properly set it up for that type of service.

Still, if your site does keep growing depending on the script you're using there comes a time when you better have built-in load balancing support or plans in place to expand.

VP-Kaumil · 12-05-2007, 02:50 PM

Might want to check out mod_throttle.

behzad · 04-26-2008, 11:07 AM

You can try godaddy hosting... as far as I know they allow file hosting site on their server...

08-22-2007, 08:04 PM	#1
ccole Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CA USA Posts: 484	Web Server for Heavy Downloads Hello Geeks! It's been a while. I have a website (http://www.come2store.com) that is basically a file storage service. People upload their files, are given a link, and can then use that link to download them again. It gets a lot of downloads going at once, all done via http downloads. I am using the Apache web server. It appears as though one single person is limited to downloading 2 files at once. Also, it appears as though bandwidth is capped. These limits are not on my host end - I imagine there much be some sort of Apache configuration I am not aware of. Anybody have any ideas? Or suggestions for a better http server to use? Thanks! __________________ http://www.colehosting.com - Custom Web Development http://www.backupbus.com - Instant backups with rsync, FTP, VPN, etc.

04-26-2008, 11:07 AM	#6
behzad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	You can try godaddy hosting... as far as I know they allow file hosting site on their server... Last edited by behzad; 04-26-2008 at 10:07 PM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Buying a pre-configured web server in UK	WildComputer	Web Hosting Discussion	1	05-24-2001 10:21 AM
Free web server log file analysis program	Xeloc	Web Design and Webmaster Issues	9	06-26-2000 07:47 AM
Web server and sDSL	Guava	Web Design and Webmaster Issues	5	04-29-2000 03:33 PM
NT Clustered Web Servers	WildComputer	Web Design and Webmaster Issues	2	04-14-2000 04:38 AM

08-22-2007, 09:22 PM	#2
s.herzig Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 179	That would be mod_bwlimit (or whatever its called) - it's basically a module, like a php module (if youre not using the php-cgi), which limits the amount of bandwidth used per connection. This is very useful, especially when it comes to controlling your bandwidth or controlling simple http ddos attacks. For file downloads I would recommend using lighttpd. It's extremely fast, especially for static files, much faster than apache, and you can also add modules like the bandwidth limit module to it. Careful though, it's not easy to set up, and if youre not familiar with linux at the command shell and compiling programs - then find a good tutorial or leave it at apache for now. I would suggest googling on this topic. You will find interesting stuff about download sites, such as "what happens if I need more than 1TB of webspace?" => network attached storage options Cheers, -Sebastian

10-29-2007, 12:23 AM	#3
xbtpub Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8	maybe you should change your server provider

10-30-2007, 04:13 PM	#4
fusionhosting Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 227	For a free file host you really need to be running on your own dedicated server, or a virtual server so you can configure and properly set it up for that type of service. Still, if your site does keep growing depending on the script you're using there comes a time when you better have built-in load balancing support or plans in place to expand.

12-05-2007, 02:50 PM	#5
VP-Kaumil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 14	Might want to check out mod_throttle.