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How to set up my web/ftp server in WIN03 and XP while...

Ok im juz a newbie, i already intalled the IIS on my system (WIN03 and WINXP), i already have a site and a default page...The question is can i host that site on INTERNET even if my connection is juz i DIUL-UP CONNECTION?????i hop there is a way......If there is, a step by step explanation would much appreciated.....Im begging help me.....Awaiting your answers..........

Dave_Dietz

Yes.

Set yourself up with a dynamic IP provider (many free providers available on the Internat, do a search on Dynamic DNS in Google and pick one you like)

Set your website to listen on <all unassigned> IP addresses.

You site will now be available by the DNS name registered at your Dynamic DNS provider when you are online.

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humeniuk

You can, but are you sure you want to?

A couple of good DNS service providers for dyanmic IPs are www.dyndns.org and www.easydns.com.

Good luck.

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ASKER

Whoa thanks a lot guys!!!!Well im sure i want to host, why you ask???Nway would you all please explain a little concepts and the logic how those DNS thing works??Also what is the diff between Dynamic and Static DNS that i saw at dyndns???Are these sites (DNS provider humenuik stated) are the most common and widely used?????After this il accept your answers....

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Dave_Dietz

I agree with evrything humeniuk said. Very direct and well written.... :-)

Dave Dietz

humeniuk

Thank you for the kind words. :)

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Wow thanks a lot, actualy i already registered at dyndns.org!!i gez il try the static dns, but do i need to set a static ip address to my Internet Connection????Nway il accept your aswers as i promised....Also i know dial-up connection is not that reliable in case of hosting but thats all i can afford for now, i juz want to learn utilizing my few resources...^_^'....

humeniuk

Thanks for the points.

You're not going to be able to get a static IP with a dial up account, but it may be worth asking if you can get a reserved IP - meaning that your ISP will hold a specific IP address for you when you're logged on and not assign it to someone else. Honestly, though, it's been a long time since I've used a dial up connection, so I have no idea if dial up ISP's are open to that sort of thing.

Either way, setting up your own server is a sure path to a fun, fast, and frustrating education. You will be well acquainted with the realities set out in this post (and many more) very soon. Enjoy.