running an web server to host webpages?

Question

running an web server to host webpages?

Answer 1

I would like to ask the same question as the user above.

Answer 2

Depending on what you plan on doing, you need at least Microsoft XP (assuming you're using Microsoft), and possibly server software. XP will support running a website, but limits the number of connections to it at any given time. For multiple websites on 1 computer, I'd suggest Small Business Server... if this is really all you want it for, look into the web edition.



Either way, you have to install and configure IIS on the server once you have it up. You can do this through the control panel, add remove programs. Once it's installed, you just tell it where to look for the websites, and put the content there. There are some advanced settings you can set up, but there are too many to go into detail on all of them here.



You'll also need to make sure that the computer has access to the internet, with either a static ip, or a dynamic dns updater. Register a domain name. (Or, you could access your site by ip, but that's uncommon). If you are running a home network through a router, you will probably need to configure port forwarding, directing requests on port 80 to the web server, so that it can handle the http requests. Make sure any firewalls are set to allow this.

Answer 3

First, and foremost, you will need a Dynamic DNS service. (DDNS) I recommend www.no-ip.com. There you will sign up for a free subdomain, and download an IP updater to run in the background of your system to update your IP address everytime your Internet provider changes it.



I have a d-link router which comes with the no-ip ip updater built into it, so this is a feature you may want to look into.



Next, you will need a hosting platform. IIS 5.1 comes with windows XP Pro, but you will have to custom install it with your windows disk. (goto START -> CONTROL PANEL -> ADD REMOVE PROGRAMS -> ADD WINDOWS UTILITIES -> IIS)



Apache is also a great, free alternative which runs on linux or windows.



In your router, you will have to setup port forwarding for port 80 requests to always go to your machine, and unblock that port inbound and outbound from your firewall.



If you choose IIS, then you just put your website in the directory c:\inetpub\wwwroot with the first page being default.html



thats it. Here are some resources on the steps you will be taking:



Setting up your router with a Dynamic IP

http://www.no-ip.com/support/guides/other/using_cable_dsl_router.html



Using IIS

http://www.no-ip.com/support/guides/web_servers/setting_up_iis.html



Check your routers manufacturers website for the steps to do port forwarding on your model.

Answer 4

For starters a web server application such as Apache or IIS. Apache is available for free but needs setting up to do. Not sure about IIS.

A static IP and domain name registration may also be helpful if you want people to be able to bookmark the website.

Depending on what you want to put on it you may need other applications on there. For instance, if you're planning to run jsp ans servlets, you'll need Tomcat. If you're planning on running perl cgi scripts you'll need perl... If you want to just play around with things. I would suggest trying a bundled, ready to go package. Such a package is available on http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html - this package already has apache, php, perl, and mysql in case you want database ability.

Another option is to just get it hosted. In some cases it's free, and they'll take care of the maintenance for it.



Good luck.

Answer 5

dedicated bandwidth

a dedicated IP address



the rest is load dependent.

decent storage space

good controller for your harddrives in Raid 5

web only 1gig memory

web + database 2+gigs of memory

web only single CPU

database or web + database dual or quad cpu (once again load dependent).

Answer 6

Try Apache server and you could host website on your computer.



But if you create website and if you like to run your website 24/7 from your computer, you will have to switch on your computer all the time and it may damage your computer in the long run.



If you intend to create a few websites (usually you will end up more than 1 website), go for multiple web hosting where you could handle your websites in one account.



Visit Following webhosting , they are quite good.



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They offer hosting of "unlimited domains" and you will get massive webspace of 200000 MB (200 GB ). They only charge $5.95/month and they offer "a free Domain Name" and installing service called "Fantastico". By using Fantastico, you could create own forum, photo gallery, shopping cart (e-commerce),your own auction site and your own blogs within few seconds. They also offer "Free Website Builder" as well.

Visit the site to check details.



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Domains

Following site is quite good to register domains as price is reasonable with free privacy. Some charge about $5/ year just for free privacy.



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