How to Set Up a Dedicated Server
I've always used a shared hosting service, with the exception of a dedicated server that came with a set up dynamic that you could purchase, hence I have no clue as to what I need to do other than the following:
I'm on 1and1. I was told to login to my server using a Windows Remote Desktop interface, which I was able to do. After that, however, I'm lost.
From what I understand, I don't even have on this server what's needed in order to load files using an ftp interface, so here's my shopping list of what I need:
PHP
MySQL
phpMyAdmin
Whatever needs to be in place in order to be able to upload files using FileZilla.
There it is. How do I proceed.
Thanks!
I'm on 1and1. I was told to login to my server using a Windows Remote Desktop interface, which I was able to do. After that, however, I'm lost.
From what I understand, I don't even have on this server what's needed in order to load files using an ftp interface, so here's my shopping list of what I need:
PHP
MySQL
phpMyAdmin
Whatever needs to be in place in order to be able to upload files using FileZilla.
There it is. How do I proceed.
Thanks!
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Guys, thanks so much!
Definitely a question I'll keep in my cue for future reference.
The client determined to keep their storage on a dedicated server and just referenced it using an IP address and moved the web dynamic to a shared hosting situation, so all that to say, we got it taken care of.
The last time I used a dedicated server, the hosting service offered a package where they set everything up for you, so this was my first solo flight and, while I didn't have to do it this time around, I'm sure there will be another chance and I'll keep this thread in plain view.
Thanks again!
Definitely a question I'll keep in my cue for future reference.
The client determined to keep their storage on a dedicated server and just referenced it using an IP address and moved the web dynamic to a shared hosting situation, so all that to say, we got it taken care of.
The last time I used a dedicated server, the hosting service offered a package where they set everything up for you, so this was my first solo flight and, while I didn't have to do it this time around, I'm sure there will be another chance and I'll keep this thread in plain view.
Thanks again!
Windows server comes with IIS - you may need to go to control panel and software and enable it - and depending on the setup - it may even ask for the windows disks (which your host shuld have in a shared location if needed).
IIS will run Web sites and FTP sites.
The MySQL is a quick download and install.
Now the PHP side... this is different.
You can do it..... but why would you. Its like have a jet engine on your bicycle - it just doesn't make sense.
PHP is the language that runs behind the web pages and makes them work or makes them dynamic.
Windows uses ASP.
Linux uses PHP.
It is possible to run the wrong one on the wrong host.... but it will lead to all sorts of pain. Anything you install under it, will fail or will need converting to work with the file paths of the other hosts system. It is just a bad idea.
If you have PHP programs to run - then reinstall your server with Linux.
The final step is PHPmyadmin - this will fit onto either system agaian with a quick download.
FileZilla uses FTP to transfer files so will be handled easily by either OS (Windows or Linux)