Apache Server
Does anyone here have experience with Apache and running a server?
I can't figure out how to set up a server, connect it to the internet and create a domain name of my own. If anyone knows how to explain this please let me know.
Or if you don't know but are interested in your own server I could help you with the little that I know thus far.
Thanks
I can't figure out how to set up a server, connect it to the internet and create a domain name of my own. If anyone knows how to explain this please let me know.
Or if you don't know but are interested in your own server I could help you with the little that I know thus far.
Thanks
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| I can't figure out how to set up a server, connect it to the internet and create a domain name of my own. |
You will have to talk to your ISP about assigning you a static IP (or a WAN IP). Once you have that, you can purchase (i.e. borrow) a domain name using a site such as GoDaddy.com. The static IP and other info you got from your ISP will allow you to hook up the domain name to your network.
Are you doing this because you just want to have a website running from your computer? If so, it would surely be cheaper to use third party hosting.
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That depends, I have a static IP because I am on cable. DSL users are the ones that generally need to pay for a dedicated IP address.
I have a dedicated ubuntu server on my network, and I use DLink's free dynamic DNS service with port-forwarding to allow access from the outside world. I host git/hg/subversion repositories, my personal webpage, my fiancees webpage, and can ssh into it from the outside world without issues.
I'm not sure, but you might need a DLink router to use the service. If you don't have a dlink router, your manufacturer might have a similar service.
I have a dedicated ubuntu server on my network, and I use DLink's free dynamic DNS service with port-forwarding to allow access from the outside world. I host git/hg/subversion repositories, my personal webpage, my fiancees webpage, and can ssh into it from the outside world without issues.
I'm not sure, but you might need a DLink router to use the service. If you don't have a dlink router, your manufacturer might have a similar service.
I read some post much against GoDaddy.com - they were advising big time against it.
As darkestfright says, you will also need to configure your router.
Before you purchase domain name and static IP, first set up your web server and configure everything with the router (the latter depends on your particular router model). Then find out your IP address ( http://whatismyipaddress.com/ ). Then ask a friend of yours to access your web server by directly entering your IP address. If it works, then you have done everything correctly. After this is done, you know that buying the static IP and the domain name will work out fine.
As darkestfright says, you will also need to configure your router.
Before you purchase domain name and static IP, first set up your web server and configure everything with the router (the latter depends on your particular router model). Then find out your IP address ( http://whatismyipaddress.com/ ). Then ask a friend of yours to access your web server by directly entering your IP address. If it works, then you have done everything correctly. After this is done, you know that buying the static IP and the domain name will work out fine.
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