Hi there! I am interested in finding a way to fund a couple of projects that I would like to launch, but don't have the resources for. I am considering web hosting as a possible solution. Can you offer any advice about infrastructure? Also, if anyone has any good advice in general, I would love to hear it.

As for infrastructure, I am thinking of using a router to provide internet access, a virtualization server with a hypervisor (with 70% of resources allocated to the main task and 30% for other purposes), and a network data storage system. I plan to put the operating system on the hypervisor VM, on which I will run the billing and hosting panel. With this in mind, I have a few questions:

1. Can you recommend a budget or free billing and hosting package that can be Russified?

2. Should I use a large disk inside the virtual machine that's stored on the network data storage? Or should I only create a system disk, and store folders on the hosting OS (or via iSCSI) in the network data storage? Which option is more reliable and scalable?

3. How do I connect an external white IP address to the virtual hosting of a specific user? If I need 2-3 addresses, how does that work? Which router should I have and where do I find interesting information about this topic?

4. Let's say I have server #1 running virtualization for billing and hosting. If I want to add another server to transfer some accounts, what should I do? Should I install the OS and hosting panel on server #2 and add it as resources in the billing for server #1?

5. Is it advisable to bring the billing panel to a separate server? Can a weak server handle this? What is the load on billing and hosting panels, and how is traffic managed locally?

6. What should I do with the courses in the locale? If I allocate resources to the virtual machine, it can see the network drive, which is not ideal. How can I isolate virtual machines from local resources? If I give other subnets to virtual machines and hosting, how are external white IP addresses sent?

I have chosen Proxmox for the hypervisor, but I am still unsure about the rest. I would appreciate any guidance on this matter, as I am eager to get started with my web hosting project!

Do you have an Ethernet cable without PPPoE authorization? If so, then you don't need a router. You can simply plug the provider's cable into the hypervisor machine and distribute white addresses to virtual machines.

In terms of storage, relying on the local disk of the computer is more reliable than using a cheap storage system (one that costs less than $1K without disks). If you don't have a cloud storage system, then it's unclear how scalable your system can be. While a separate storage system may make it easier to replace server hardware without transferring disks, there are more cons than pros to having it as an extra entity in the system. This will ultimately create an extra point of failure.

I was surprised by the poor work style of the Swedish provider, Servage.net. Despite being one of the largest European hosts, the struggle to provide basic services lasted four days and ended in complete collapse. The company failed to solve any of the assigned tasks such as mail redirection via Spamorez, mail functions of my website's scripts, access to logs, and traffic leakage.

It is not the occurrence of problems that is tragic but the unwillingness of the support service to fix them. I switched to www.hostingreview.com to explore offers on the American market. I chose Hostgator.com because of its 99.9% uptime and policy of unconditional refund of money for 45 days in case of dissatisfaction with the service. Hostgator.com provided hosting services to more than one million domains, and its support service was provided by 150 employees.

The offer itself from Hostgator.com was amazing, providing 1 terabyte disk space and unlimited everything for $14.95. I filled out the form and specified the credit card number, after which a notification fell into my mailbox that everything was ready to work. I successfully dropped my website's contents to the new location via ftp, created mailboxes, ftp accounts, and started setting up scripts without difficulty.

The proprietary control panel used by Servage.net is crafty and limits the flexibility of site management on the part of the user. In contrast, the cPanel X from Hostgator.com is incredibly flexible and offers the user more control over their site management.

It seems like you have a detailed plan for your web hosting project. I'll do my best to provide some guidance and answer your questions.

1. For a budget or free billing and hosting package that can be Russified, you could consider using software like ISPConfig or Virtualmin. Both of these options offer billing and hosting functionalities and can be customized to support the Russian language.

2. In terms of disk management, it's generally recommended to separate the system disk from data storage. You can create a smaller system disk within the virtual machine (VM) for the operating system, while storing the larger data folders on the network data storage. This approach offers better scalability and allows for easier management of data storage.

3. Connecting external white IP addresses to virtual hosting typically involves configuring port forwarding on your router. The specific steps depend on the router model and firmware you have. As for having 2-3 IP addresses, you may need to consult with your internet service provider (ISP) to understand their policy and available options for multiple IP addresses. Interesting information about this topic can be found on networking forums or specifically tailored guides for your router model.

4. If you want to transfer accounts from server #1 to server #2, you would need to install the operating system and hosting panel on server #2. After that, you can add server #2 as additional resources in the billing system of server #1. This way, you can allocate and manage accounts across both servers.

5. It can be beneficial to have a separate server for billing to ensure its stability and availability. While a weak server might handle the load initially, it is advisable to have a server with sufficient resources to handle potential growth in the future. The load on the billing and hosting panels depends on several factors, including the number of clients, website traffic, and the complexity of the operations performed. Traffic management is typically handled by load balancers or network devices designed for that purpose.

6. To isolate virtual machines from local resources, you can configure network settings within your hypervisor (Proxmox). By assigning separate subnets to virtual machines and hosting, you can create network segregation. As for external white IP addresses, they are typically assigned to the router, which then forwards specific ports to the virtual machines based on their configuration.

It's worth noting that setting up and managing a web hosting project can be complex, and there may be additional considerations based on your specific requirements. It could be helpful to consult with professionals or join web hosting communities where you can learn from experienced individuals in the field.