10-16-2009, 06:14 AM
You should wait until you have an actual need for a server before you get one. As Omni said, it's a lot more trouble than it's worth most of the time, and if you don't need it you can save money by not getting one.
Performance loss going to a VPS is a given. But, the reason they are there is for people that aren't quite ready for a dedi, but, have outgrown shared servers. Generally if your forum isn't running 40 active members AT THE SAME TIME you will have no reason to leave shared hosting.
Performance loss going to a VPS is a given. But, the reason they are there is for people that aren't quite ready for a dedi, but, have outgrown shared servers. Generally if your forum isn't running 40 active members AT THE SAME TIME you will have no reason to leave shared hosting.