On Sep 22, 2011, at 7:29 AM, Malcolm Greene wrote: >> He is very invested with SQL Server and stored procedures. All >> processing in done in the data tier. As we grow he is going to have >> to make some tough choices. If a current process takes 2-4 min to run >> for only 3 clients there is no problem. We may now have to do this >> for 200 new clients and we run out of time in the day. > > Sounds like the *perfect* use case scenario for using one of the cloud > hosting services like RackSpace or Amazon that allow you to spin up > additional VM's quickly, use this instances to load balance your > processing requirements, and then terminate these extra VM instances > when you no longer need them ... all the while only paying for your VM > use on an hourly basis.
That is exactly the sort of use case for which Cloud Servers excel. Stephen, have your customer call Rackspace at 1-800-961-2888, and they can explain the options available, pricing, etc. I'd tell you to "tell 'em Ed Leafe sent you", but they'll get great service whether or not they know someone on the inside. :) -- Ed Leafe _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/986e90a2-1096-4243-abce-ea7476676...@leafe.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.