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How to choose good VPS?

Jan 09, 2019 at 09:59
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Member Since Jun 23, 2014   6 posts
Jan 09, 2019 at 09:59
Hello,

I'm plan to use MyFXBook Trading System on VPS.

Unfortunately, I cannot find information what is important to check before choose specific provider.

Can someone who use VPS servers of different vendors share the experience, why preferred one provider in front of another.

What are the really important features in choosing a VPS?

Best regards!
Member Since Aug 27, 2017   994 posts
Jan 17, 2019 at 07:35
You should consider;
- Reliability
- Server security.
- Standard top of the line hardware.
& Freedom & control.
Member Since Jan 11, 2019   147 posts
Jan 21, 2019 at 08:16
You must consider these factors while choosing a VPS for you
1) RAM AND STORAGE: An effective VPS host requires at least 4 GB of RAM and solid storage to provide efficient VPS to traders.
2) SUPPORT: Your VPS host needs to have a 24/7 support system. It can be via live chat, calling or ticketing system.
3) AFFORDABILITY, HOSTING PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY: Pricing is also an important factor to decide the VPS host as per your needs. Reliability signifies the creditability of the VPS provider in the market. Reviews about VPS providers can also help you to check their hosting performance and decide the right one for you.
Member Since Feb 22, 2011   4862 posts
Jan 21, 2019 at 13:40
try Amazon VPS for a start
Member Since Aug 27, 2017   994 posts
Jan 22, 2019 at 07:36
togr posted:
try Amazon VPS for a start

Mate; do you have personal experience on their VPS service?
Member Since Feb 22, 2011   4862 posts
Jan 22, 2019 at 09:59
Adribaasmet posted:
togr posted:
try Amazon VPS for a start

Mate; do you have personal experience on their VPS service?

Yes I do
Member Since Nov 27, 2018   10 posts
Jan 22, 2019 at 11:47
Are Amazon reliable and fast enough for Forex VPS? I have been using a specialist Forex VPS and would be a bit concerned using a general VPS
Member Since Feb 22, 2011   4862 posts
Jan 22, 2019 at 11:48
GangYanny posted:
Are Amazon reliable and fast enough for Forex VPS? I have been using a specialist Forex VPS and would be a bit concerned using a general VPS

Amazon VPS free for a year is enough to run 1-2 MT4 with high speed EA.
I do run Sniper accounts here - visible in my profile.
The latency is like 2 ms.
Member Since Nov 14, 2018   6 posts
Jan 22, 2019 at 15:39
I also have positive experience with Amazon AWS for a year now. Although the basic plan is free (1 CPU, 1 GB RAM) for one year, it is capable of smoothly supporting 2 instances of MT5 running simultaneously with (3-4 charts/EAs each).
The big plus is that they have a lot of locations, which you can choose from... depending on the proximity to your broker's servers.
Member Since Apr 18, 2017   718 posts
Jan 23, 2019 at 07:30
Dobrich posted:
I also have positive experience with Amazon AWS for a year now. Although the basic plan is free (1 CPU, 1 GB RAM) for one year, it is capable of smoothly supporting 2 instances of MT5 running simultaneously with (3-4 charts/EAs each).
The big plus is that they have a lot of locations, which you can choose from... depending on the proximity to your broker's servers.

That’s really great! Thanks for sharing your experience; now I’m interested to check the details.
Member Since Jan 21, 2019   16 posts
Jan 23, 2019 at 11:37
SUrely speed is the main factor here?
Member Since Jan 23, 2019   10 posts
Jan 24, 2019 at 08:13
That's great info. I had never even considered using Amazon VPS but I will look at them. Free for a year would be great for me. I use pending orders so latency doesn't really matter that much
Member Since Jul 20, 2017   70 posts
Feb 01, 2019 at 10:15
We are using vps from seven cells based on Slovakia. very fast response
Trade like a robot
Member Since Feb 22, 2011   4862 posts
Feb 01, 2019 at 11:55
johngerwin posted:
SUrely speed is the main factor here?

Well it depends on your strategy. Sensitive strategy needs minimum slippage. Robust strategy does not, so in such case you are looking for hard disk, ram and cpu parameters vs. price.
Member Since Jan 27, 2013   447 posts
Feb 02, 2019 at 14:21
I used Amazon AWS for a year and they were acceptable, but after that year completed, the price to continue with them was too high.
Member Since Feb 01, 2019   10 posts
Feb 03, 2019 at 07:25
For a scalping strategy speed is critical but it is so important that you would need a specialist to provide you with a link to the markets. A retail VPS would not be sufficient
Peter_E
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Member Since Jan 28, 2019   4 posts
Feb 04, 2019 at 07:56
Apparently the MT4 placed on the VPS can be encrypted so it can neither be seen nor accessed by the VPS provider.

Does anyone know the process for encrypting the MT4 placed on the VPS?

Thank you.
Member Since Feb 22, 2011   4862 posts
Feb 04, 2019 at 09:37
Peter_E posted:
Apparently the MT4 placed on the VPS can be encrypted so it can neither be seen nor accessed by the VPS provider.

Does anyone know the process for encrypting the MT4 placed on the VPS?

Thank you.

I do not believe Amazon is stealing our EAs
Member Since Nov 14, 2018   6 posts
Feb 05, 2019 at 12:09
Peter_E posted:
Apparently the MT4 placed on the VPS can be encrypted so it can neither be seen nor accessed by the VPS provider.

Does anyone know the process for encrypting the MT4 placed on the VPS?

Thank you.

I think if you bind the EA to work only with your broker and account number (i.e. put such a protection code in the source code of the EA) and place only the executable on your VPS, that should be sufficient against prying eyes...
Member Since Apr 18, 2017   718 posts
Jun 02, 2019 at 07:29
What is the best VPS in 2019 for the Forex traders? Thanks in advance.
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