Hi

We need to set up a website which makes two or three large files publicly available - the files will be 1 or 2 terrabytes each. Although they will be public, in practise I expect only a relatively small number of scientists will want to download them. What is the best way to allow this?

I've had a quick talk to a web-hosting provider (rackspace) and they suggested a hybrid solution.

• An entry-level managed server (we predict fairly low traffic for the website, but we do need to install some custom CGI software).
• Some cloud storage which hooks into Limelight Networks. This would host the large files, for download by FTP.

It sounded OK to me but I know relatively little about server administration. Does it make sense?

Thanks in advance, Mark