how do you make your own server

[discopotato]

im a n00b at this stuff and im just wonderin how you can make your own server using an old pc. i know you have to register a domain name and have your pc running at all times.
thanks anyway.

 

[sUn]

I think you use BulletProof FTP, then change the IP address URL into a domain name using hosting services?

Wait, for someone smart in this field to show up(Viper Zero, Sage, Shannon...etc.). Oky?

 

[skip0110]

I think he means a HTTP server.

This is what you want.

http://httpd.apache.org/

Easy to use for Windows and Linux (esp. Windows...it almost configures itself...), although if the computer is old and slow, a minimal Linux install will make the server faster. You have to know what you are doing for Linux, though.

 

[Pako]

im a n00b at this stuff and im just wonderin how you can make your own server using an old pc. i know you have to register a domain name and have your pc running at all times.
thanks anyway.

Have you searched the net on some basic tutorials on doing this? If your going to use your computer and your internet connection, it's almost imparitive that you start out with a static IP address provided by your ISP. Most IP's are dynamic which means each time you connect to your ISP, it is likely that your going to get a different IP address. Domain names, namely DNS Name servers need Static IP address' to reduce propagation problems.

Once you have your Static IP address you are ready to look into different web hosting Operating Systems. Along with a HTTP server, other services such as SMTP, POP3, FTP, DNS are just a few of the more common services that are necessary.

I would agree that Linux on a older system would be the way to go....with plenty of RPM's out there as well as support from the Linux community, you should be able to get something up and running.

Good luck,

.....

 

[Pako]

This might be of help to you.....this is to help you setting up your own Apache server with Mysql+PHP support in a windows environment. This is perfect for local testing purposes.

http://www.blueonion.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43

 

[free toes]

any pc can be a server if its got the right software and hardeware, and its hooked up to the netwrok