Moving to a dedicated server

And we're getting ready to move to a dedicated server.

I took this call, since I did not want to have to move the website when it is drawing crowds. It will increase our monthly costs, but I'm willing to take that cost in. Afterall, this is our primary link with our customers, and we want it to be a good quality one.

The vendor I went with, is softlayer, and so far, I'm happy with their services. I went ahead with a plesk control panel, and it is doing the job just right. It was not too difficult to pickup. I initally thought I'll avoid a control panel, and try configuring right at the operating system level - but I realized I was spending too much time in trying to administer the website. My recommendation - go ahead with a control panel such as plesk or CPanel.

likebucks will be moving to its dedicated server on the coming monday. Exciting.

Requirements: he said/she said

Now that our website development is coming closer to completion, conversations about the finer details of the requirements ensue. Mind you- not always the pleasant type of conversation! The conversations would typically revolve around what was agreed upon & what costs more.
Eg- if we said users can write comments, did we mention that they can edit their own comments?
I can now understand how disconnects between the requirements writers ( who want it all) & requirements implementers ( who tend to take a minimalist approach- especially in a fixed price scenario), take place.

Nonetheless we've been through some rounds of discussions, & trust between us was maintained through to the end. I do believe trust is an important part in any long term relationship.
So we have been able to make it through & maintain a great relationship too.