Hi James Here are a few personal opinions, (although my assumptions may be wrong or out of date):
GAE 1. web2py targets the GAE platform and a lot of effort is put into this brand of 'No-Sql'. The web2py lead developer has access to forthcoming enhancements and so it should function very well in the future too. 2. GAE does not have SQL databases yet, but that will change soon. We do not know exactly what to expect yet of the Sql stuff, but I imagine it will be good. There may be some delay for web2py to offer an adapter for the new DB, but I imagine that would be quick. EC2 1. EC2 can be used for scalable SQL server hosting services and has super-fast access to S3 storage at low storage rates. 2. EC2 is ideal for scaling applications of very large enterprises. It is a little more expensive than other 'cloud' providers and not as easy to use. 3. web2py does not target the No-Sql SimpleDB database. Question is: do you want No-Sql or Sql? If the former, then choose GAE. If the latter and you can wait, then see what the Google Sql offers. If you can't wait, then use EC2. However, rather than use EC2, I would recommend considering alternatives due to ease of use, and, to a lesser degree, cost. Check out Webfaction for quick installation of web2py. I personally use vps.net and am very happy :) -D On Feb 15, 10:05 pm, James Hancock <jlhanc...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am starting a web app for my company soon, and I thought I would ask here > if you have any suggestions on whether to use the GAE or EC2 to as a server > platform. > > Any thoughts on the pros and cons? > > I thought it would be appropriate to ask because of the new things scheduled > to come out for the GAE. > > Cheers, > James Hancock
