running a server?

[Deeko]

Suppose I wanted to run me a webserver...how would I go about doing that? Like what software would I need and all?

 

[notfred]

Apache or IIS and an internet connection is all you're going to need.

 

[NetworkDad]

It's pretty easy. If you're using a windows box, just enable IIS. That'll serve up html web pages. If you want something like PHP, you've got to download it, install active-perl, and a few other things.

I'd recommend a separate box, and install something like linux on it though.

 

[rh71]

What kind of connection do you have? Is your IP address static or dynamic ? Or are you only looking to test/play locally and not serving pages to outsiders ?

 

[compuwiz1]

Search for a really simple program called Servu. It's great for peer to peer sharing, or allowing others to have an account, using only the areas on your computer you want them to be able to access. I don't know if your needs are that simple, but I've let friends access my files in this manner.

 

[Ameesh]

w2k will be fine

 

[sharkeeper]

Severs are best done with sharp scissors!

Cheers!

 

[BCYL]

I would not recommend you use IIS, go with Apache instead if you want to setup a webserver...

You wont believe how many security holes there are in IIS...

 

[nnnyyy]

Servu is great for an FTP server. Very easy to use.
For a webserver, go with apache or IIS. All you need to do is put all your html files into the right folder and you're done!
http://localhost in a browser and you can see your webpage.

if you want to share the pages online, then you have to forward port 80 if you are behind a router, run a dynamic dns server if you have a dynamic ip, etc.

check out www.dslwebserver.com It's a very helpful site.

 

[Deeko]

ok i set up IIS cuz its built into windows and I'm lazy...but whenever I go to it, it comes up with a listing if the files I have shared on KaZaa and not the files that I have in the wwwroot directory......why?

 

[bmacd]

Originally posted by: Deeko
ok i set up IIS cuz its built into windows and I'm lazy...but whenever I go to it, it comes up with a listing if the files I have shared on KaZaa and not the files that I have in the wwwroot directory......why?

have you enabled file sharing on the folder that contains your web files? Kazaa has obviously set the variable for your shared folder and IIS is automatically going there. I can't explain why b/c i don't use IIS (i use apache), but there must be a way to change it.

-=bmacd=-

 

[Deeko]

Under the site properties in IIS there is an option for 'default directory', and its set to the right folder...that's why I'm confused, everything seems to be set right, but it isn't going where its supposed to...darn you kazaa...alright where can I download apache? lol

 

[BCYL]

Apache

The most widely used webserver in the world!

 

[Deeko]

ok apache just plain confused me lol....ok here's the problem, if i just go to the default directory, it takes me to a listing of the files, if i go to /index.html, it loads the site....shouldn't it go to index.html by default? yes, because i told it to put index.html as the default document...see for yourself what its doing:
http://144.118.211.66
http://144.118.211.66/index.html
settings
more settings

 

[Fixxors]

THIS IS ALL YOU NEED


I wouldn't have got my site up without it.

 

[XZeroII]

Just turn on IIS. Simple and easy. Great way to start. After you get the hang of everything, you can move on to Apache and such.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: XZeroII
Just turn on IIS. Simple and easy. Great way to start. After you get the hang of everything, you can move on to Apache and such.

Since you'll need to reformat and reinstall the OS anyway after you're hacked through IIS

ok i set up IIS cuz its built into windows and I'm lazy

well, if you want to save yourself the hassle of being hacked and losing files and possibly any personal info stored on the PC, you might want to take the time to download all of the security fixes for Windows and IIS.

IIS is pretty easy to use, and google can find you a ton of how-to material, but to really really do need to think about security.

 

[Codewiz]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: XZeroII
Just turn on IIS. Simple and easy. Great way to start. After you get the hang of everything, you can move on to Apache and such.

Since you'll need to reformat and reinstall the OS anyway after you're hacked through IIS

ok i set up IIS cuz its built into windows and I'm lazy

well, if you want to save yourself the hassle of being hacked and losing files and possibly any personal info stored on the PC, you might want to take the time to download all of the security fixes for Windows and IIS.

IIS is pretty easy to use, and google can find you a ton of how-to material, but to really really do need to think about security.

WOW, can I say WOW. Yes IIS has had MANY MANY security holes but most have not affect normal users AND if you update your computer regularly then he will have no problems with IIS.

While apache is great, why not go with IIS for someone new at webservers?

 

[Paulson]

mandrake 9.0 is all you need...

that's all I use.