[cobalt-users] Java/JSP/servlet hosting

[Erica Douglass <corky6921@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone on this list has used/deployed Java servlets/JSP 
in a shared hosting environment. I am planning to offer JSP/servlet hosting 
services on my RaQ, and I am not sure what issues I should be aware of (as 
a system administrator) pertaining to Java.

I am looking for the answers to these questions and any related experience 
anyone can share:

-- How much memory does it take to host an extensive web application? I'm 
not too concerned about people hosting large PHP/CGI applications on the 
server, but Java seems to require more of a load on the server since it has 
to compile scripts. What is the recommended maximum number of Java 
applications for a RaQ3 with 512MB RAM before the whole server starts to choke?

-- Why aren't more companies deploying Java/JSP solutions in a shared 
hosting environment? Are the system requirements too hefty, or is there 
just very little interest?

-- Has anyone successfully connected Java to a MySQL server on another 
computer using the mm.mysql driver?

-- If you have offered Java before, do you find it worthwhile? I basically 
installed it because I could sign up a couple of new customers with it; 
thus I'm not sure of what its final effect will be. I'm hoping that it is 
not very high-maintenance. :)

Please share your experience with these, even if it doesn't directly answer 
my questions. I'm really just looking to soak up some more information on 
Java solutions with a RaQ.

Thanks,
Erica