Making my own web server

[SocceRich20]

I just got ripped in a hosting deal, and need to host some files asap. I have a spare box that is:

2.4C
IS7
512MB RAM
80GB hard drive

I would like to turn this into a server and host my files somehow. I have a 800kbps upload. I know that isn't that great, but it would be sufficient for my files and such. I have a router, and a dynamic IP address as far as I know. Is this idea possible? I already have bought my domain name.

[Darkstar850]

Sure. While I have never done it, most people say apache is powerful and fairly easy to use.

[LadyJaqie]

dyndns.org
apache 2.x
gene6 ftp server
done.

~~P.S. find an old P2-400 with 192MB ram and a 10GB HD for the webserver, set it up with everything and realVNC, and tuck it in a closet with only power and network. VNC into it to change settings from then on. forget that system you have its way overkill.

[LadyJaqie]

if apache confuses you try www.analogx.com simple www server

don't forget to forward port 80 in your router to that machine's ip... I would forget about setting your web server with DHCP... I would set it to a static IP....inside your network behind the router.

if you need help email me jaqiefox >a< gmail >d< com

[lomn75]

~~P.S. find an old P2-400 with 192MB ram and a 10GB HD for the webserver, set it up with everything and realVNC, and tuck it in a closet with only power and network. VNC into it to change settings from then on. forget that system you have its way overkill.Excellent advice, and you can easily go lower. My closet box is a PPro 200, but it's more than enough for my home web / FTP / PHP work.

[LadyJaqie]

I like PII-400s ;)

[lomn75]

I'm trying to score an old dually board, run 2x200. Would that be good enough? :p

[Veeb0rg]

i ran several websites on a dual ppro compaq proliant 800..

ran great till the power supply kissed it..

i do reccomend a 'nix flavor and apache over windows..

[LadyJaqie]

naah ima microsoft girl I like running 2kpro with apache 2.x and gene6 ftp server.

wanna learn freeBSD (and run it run it CLI only, im an old DOS guru) for servers, but till I muddle through that imma stick with 2kpro.

[LadyJaqie]

I'm trying to score an old dually board, run 2x200. Would that be good enough? :p
oooh I've a friend building an ALR 6X6! l00k! (http://www.puresimplicity.net/~hemi/Pics/Comps/ALR/)
http://www.puresimplicity.net/~hemi/Pics/Comps/ALR/test-mess-2.jpg

btw HEMI: you rock, bud! :cool:

[Veeb0rg]

oooh I've a friend building an ALR 6X6! l00k! (http://www.puresimplicity.net/~hemi/Pics/Comps/ALR/)
6x6's are pure nerd porn..

[LadyJaqie]

not nerd. geek. ;)

ima third degree geek:p

[Veeb0rg]

not nerd. geek. ;)

ima third degree geek:p

i'm too hardcore.. who else but a hardcore nerd would have a 52u rack cabinet in his basement..

[p3n]

damn 6*333 .. that'd be a good lil server

[r00k]

also have a check out at www.zoneedit.com

[acascianelli]

wow a 6x6...thats some good old throwback smp

[SocceRich20]

What would I need from http://www.dyndns.org/ ?

Also, I would prefer to do this for free, is there any service like http://www.dyndns.org/ that is free?

[LadyJaqie]

http://foxen.mine.nu (one of the ones I get through them for FREE)

I get that, and its free... its free from dyndns, it routes your dynamic ip to your host name whatever your ip address is.

[LadyJaqie]

oh btw before anyone starts complaining about me hotlinking files, check the ip of www.puresimplicity.net (hemi's server) and then check the IP of jaqie.mine.nu and foxen.mine.nu o_O now... tell me what's the purpouse of copying this image file from his dir over to mine and taking up more hard drive space, when its on the same server with the same bandwidth being used and everything in the first place, especially when we are good friends in the first place...

[TekieB]

www.apachefriends.org

ready to run webserver with sql and ftp and SSL and all that good stuff....works on windows or nix. And REALLY easy to install and config.

[Scheizekopf]

Take a look at Serv-U FTP.

I like it and use it.

[Nybbles]

oooh I've a friend building an ALR 6X6!

:eek: Holy dear mother of god, what IS that thing?!


(And where can I get one!!!) :D

[OldPueblo]

Just get another hosting deal. :p I used to host internally but it was just extra work. Now I pay like $9 a month for hosting options I'll never fully exploit, and you can even get basic hosting for as cheap as $4! :D

[Scheizekopf]

Just get another hosting deal. :p I used to host internally but it was just extra work. Now I pay like $9 a month for hosting options I'll never fully exploit, and you can even get basic hosting for as cheap as $4! :D
Who do you use?

[OldPueblo]

Who do you use?

http://hosting.kenputer.info

[Nybbles]

If we're talking about hosting, I used to use http://www.phpwebhosting.com. I never had a single problem with them. They were reliable and fast.

[SocceRich20]

I think I am in the right area for my router setup. Here is what it shows me, but I don't know what to fill in.

http://users.rcn.com/rmautino/router.JPG

Also, how do I set up Apache? I have no idea.

[SocceRich20]

help

[Veeb0rg]

help

get on aim and i'll try..

[LadyJaqie]

Rtfm...

if you can't figure out apache as I said get simple www server from analogx

[Codegen]

http://www.linuxloader.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=10&page=2

Go to page 1 to start :)

It shows how to set up Mandrake Linux 10.0 (or 10.1) As a web server.

[SocceRich20]

With the excellent help of Veeb0rg, I almost had it working.

That was, until I found out that RCN has port 80 blocked.

[LadyJaqie]

serve to port 8080 and forward from dyndns to :8080

easy to fix.
and you're welcome for my help too :rolleyes:

[SocceRich20]

I have it running on port 81 now. Now I just need some help getting FTP running.