Creating a server

[Validus]

This is probably one of those simple questions with a complicated answer.

How do I turn my run-of-the-mill pc into a web server?

[Paul]

What you will need first is software to be able to run a server. I recommend Apache. I think the URL is:
http://www.apache.org/
Then you will need things like Perl and other things you want to use. I think perl is located at:
http://www.perl.com
Then you need a fast connection, if this is going to be a rather large site you should consider T1 or maybe even T3. What kind of traffic are you planning to have on this server?
Good Luck,
Paul

[Validus]

I will be getting a fast connection in about a month, most likely DSL.

I'm having some trouble with downloading Apache. Which files am I suppose to download? They simply give a large list of them, without telling what to download.

[Mark]

Originally posted by Validus
I will be getting a fast connection in about a month, most likely DSL. You shouldn't host a server with that speed. But it also depends on how many users you have.

[Validus]

What kind of connection do you suggest to host a website?

[cfhosting]

T1, or dual T1 if you really crave speed... at least. DSL would not be fast enough, unless you live like 10 feet away from the phone company, then it willbe fast....

[BloodGhst]

Originally posted by Mark
You shouldn't host a server with that speed. But it also depends on how many users you have.

He's right about the amount of traffic. If it's going to be a small site where you expect only you and your friends to view it, DSL should be acceptable. With a large company site, it is imperative you have the higher bandwidth.

[Mark]

miniServer:

http://miniserver.home.chinaren.com/index.html

[Validus]

What is that?
The site isn't working for me right now.

[Mark]

Originally posted by Validus
What is that?
The site isn't working for me right now. It's a small program that makes it easier for your computer to be a server.

Here's another site of miniServer:

http://miniserver.wxs.org/

[Mark]

Sorry, but the link (just above this post) is just a redirection URL to the link first posted to this site. It seems to be donw at this current time, but you can check back later.

[Red Circle Web Hosting]

hey kiddies!
T1's are WAY out of your ball park!
u want 320 gigs of bandwidth?
Just COLO your server!Its way cheaper!

[tigger]

:) if you just want to play with scrips and stuff, PWS is good for that, and it can do asp as well

[jehraen]

I converted my pc to a web server too but only so that I can check out cgi, php and stuff like that on my puter before they go live. :) I use OmniHTTPd Professional (http://www.omnicron.ca/) myself. It comes with Php4 so you'll just need ActiveState from perl.com if you plan to play around with cgi and stuff :)

[WrestleSages]

If you do this..... can you still use your PC like normal or have to leave it alone and handle from another PC?

[Lamar]

You can use it as usual.

However, there are security issues involved when you set up a server.

Just out of curiosity, why are you choosing to set up your own server?