Setting up a server

afcbob · Post #1 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 10:59 AM

Hello i have a old computer kicking about and want to start learning how to run a server and host a few of my small sites.But i dont no where to start and what is the min spec of computer i will need.Am not looking for anything fast its just to learn on.What will i need to to run a server and where can i get this stuff.
Please help.I will never host a smal site if any one helps but will run slow.

TRau · Post #2 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 11:23 AM

What server OS do you want to install? What webserver?

Blue · Post #3 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 11:51 AM

Have a look through this site.
http://www.dslwebserver.com/

afcbob · Post #4 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 12:13 PM

i think i would be best with linux as it is a old computer it only has windows 98 on if just now and i also want to do this all for free if i can and as far as i no i mite be wrong linux is free.

TRau · Post #5 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 12:37 PM

In that case see http://www.tldp.org/LDP/lame/LAME/li...min-made-easy/

afcbob · Post #6 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 12:58 PM

Ok thanks for that but would would u say is the best to start of with to learn.

[Unknown] · Post #7 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by afcbob

Ok thanks for that but would would u say is the best to start of with to learn.

I personally think you'd be better off going for a VPS :-).

www.powervps.com
www.servint.com
www.liquidweb.com

To name a few of the top players.

-[Unknown]

afcbob · Post #8 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 01:17 PM

no i dont want a VPS am not realy going to be hosting anything on it as i said its just for learning but thanks for the info any way.

[Unknown] · Post #9 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by afcbob

no i dont want a VPS am not realy going to be hosting anything on it as i said its just for learning but thanks for the info any way.

A VPS can help you with learning as you will get root access to the server. The small sites you host on your home server aren't going to load fast at all as it would rely on your upload speed. Besides, most ISPs don't even allow this and will suspend your connection if you do this.

-[Unknown]

afcbob · Post #10 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 01:24 PM

yes i no this and i am looking in to if its ok to do it.I dont care about the speed it runs at much as am just learning and not using it for any others sites apart from my own that i dont mind running slow.

afcbob · Post #11 (**permalink**) 08-02-2005, 02:03 PM

i think am going to a VPS now got a good offer on a small one just for testing.

commit1anthony · Post #12 (**permalink**) 09-02-2005, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by afcbob

i think i would be best with linux as it is a old computer it only has windows 98 on if just now and i also want to do this all for free if i can and as far as i no i mite be wrong linux is free.

Linux is the way to go, in my humble opinion. It handles better, and is much more stable. You would get far with it. As for webhosting, I would recommend CentOS -- Do a google search find there website and download the ISO. Once you've complete that you'll need to compile apache, there are several documentations online that assist you in doing so. You will need a decent connection (DSL or higher) and a router, to run multiple computers on. If you're planning on installing linux, I hope you know how to setup partitions, if not you will need to read a bit more. I hope this helps you

afcbob · Post #13 (**permalink**) 09-03-2005, 02:26 AM

Thanks for your info but i went for a VPS did not use the old computer.

ServerTweak.com · Post #14 (**permalink**) 10-02-2005, 05:36 PM

i would try using centos 4.1, which to me is pretty fast and hard core.

PremiumHost · Post #15 (**permalink**) 10-09-2005, 06:27 AM

Centos seems to be the best choice and it's free as well