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I'm not sure about this subject but i'm looking to start my own web site from home. I have a server and am looking for the experience to host my own site. What other hardware and services do I need... is it worth my time and effort?
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bretto,
I have NT Server 4.0 Ent SP6. With 3 Win 98 & 1 Win 2K workstations. I have a Linksys 4 port Router / Switch as my firewall. My ISP (Road Runner Cable Modem) does not issue static IP's. Is that a problem? IIS is installed... what version should I have? The site design should not be a problem.. but I want my server to host the site. Do I need additional phone lines, modems? I already have 3 network cards in the server.
Paul
I have NT Server 4.0 Ent SP6. With 3 Win 98 & 1 Win 2K workstations. I have a Linksys 4 port Router / Switch as my firewall. My ISP (Road Runner Cable Modem) does not issue static IP's. Is that a problem? IIS is installed... what version should I have? The site design should not be a problem.. but I want my server to host the site. Do I need additional phone lines, modems? I already have 3 network cards in the server.
Paul
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You may want to look into having someone host your site, such as www.networksolutions.com
most isp's frown upon someone hosting a website thru them. If you decide to host your own, then as advised you will need to register your domain name, and get a static ip address. NT 4.0 w/sp6a and IIS is good, and definitely get a firewall
most isp's frown upon someone hosting a website thru them. If you decide to host your own, then as advised you will need to register your domain name, and get a static ip address. NT 4.0 w/sp6a and IIS is good, and definitely get a firewall
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bretto,
Have the Router/ Switch that acts as a firewall, PC's are already sharing an Cable internet connection. This is not a must, its a project, a hobby, a passion, an obsession. Like the server I just bought, I need it like I need a hole in the head, but I love it and the WEB site is my next natural progression. I am a DBA /Developer (SQL Server) by profession and the Web site will be my retirement project (in 5 years). Thanks so much for the informative answers.
Paul
Have the Router/ Switch that acts as a firewall, PC's are already sharing an Cable internet connection. This is not a must, its a project, a hobby, a passion, an obsession. Like the server I just bought, I need it like I need a hole in the head, but I love it and the WEB site is my next natural progression. I am a DBA /Developer (SQL Server) by profession and the Web site will be my retirement project (in 5 years). Thanks so much for the informative answers.
Paul
if your system is microsoft, use nt or win2k, make sure it's server, workstation/professional will work, but not as well... on the server, install IIS. You will need a static IP from your ISP, and you will want a firewall (blackice is free). There's a lot to setting it up, but it's a great learning experience...