Hosting a webpage

[justind]

So, I'm trying to host a webpage via 2000 pro. But inorder to do this I have to install the ISS pack. Which is fine but It tells me to insert the disk. My computer never came with a disk new. I have checked with everyone I know and they don't have 2000 pro. So I tried downloading the files one by one off the net. I only got the first one and couldn't get the next. Which is infoctrs.ini so what should I do. Trash the idea of hosting my own web server or does anybody know of a place to download thses files. Thanks in advance, Justin

[bAdWaYz]

Hi Justin and welcome to CTH,
First let me say that I use and like Windows but the right tool for the job doesn't always come from Microsoft. IIS is ok and I know folks that swear by it but IMO if you want to run a web server off a Windows box you would be better served to use Apache. While Apache hasn't always been best run under Windows the recent advances in its dev tools have ported it to Windows beautifully. Not only is it more stable and secure than IIS but its free to download and use. For info on Apache for Windows along with how to install and config check out this link HERE (http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.2/platform/windows.html) If you still want to go with IIS thats perfectly fine no one here will bash you for it. Post back with any questions or comments you may have.

[justind]

Well, I started out and I was gonna use apache, but I couldn't figure out if I needed to buy a domain name from a site or if I could make my own. Is there a way that I can host my own domain name? I'm gonna try to use apache I will just need a little help.

[degsy]

If it is a test or development server then you can use a service like no-ip.com to redirect a domain name to your server.

If not you will have to have a DNS Server aswell.

[renegade600]

Well, I started out and I was gonna use apache, but I couldn't figure out if I needed to buy a domain name from a site or if I could make my own. Is there a way that I can host my own domain name? I'm gonna try to use apache I will just need a little help.

either way you will have to purchase a domain name.

[justind]

So I have to buy one. There is no possible way to do it myself. I find it hard to believe that these dns companies can own a part of the net. So my problem not is just setting up apache.

[degsy]

either way you will have to purchase a domain name.
No you don't.

If you use a service like no-ip.com then they will provide a free sub domain name.

[degsy]

Also checkout http://www.en.wampserver.com/

[renegade600]

No you don't.

If you use a service like no-ip.com then they will provide a free sub domain name.

true, but alot of people will not go to a sub domain page when doing a search and you have to use their domain name - not your own. But I guess it depends upon the purpose of the webpage.

[justind]

Ok, so now I just need to get apache to work. Any tips on how to use it would be helpful.

[justind]

Ok, so I got apache set up, how do I get it so other people can access it. if i type in 127.0.0.1 in the server computers browzer i can see the webpage. My ip is 24.118.233.41 or so whatismyip says. So can anyone connect to my site?

[bAdWaYz]

I can hit it from my computer.....

[degsy]

Works here. You seem to have a configuration problem.
You index page should load automatically.

Check in the httpd.conf file for the DirectoryIndex setting. This tells the server what the default page is.

[justind]

Ok, so I got that to work and I got a no-ip subdomain. Is there anyway that I can host my own domain name?

[degsy]

To host your own domain name you would have to purchase the domain name and have a DNS server.

[renegade600]

one thing you need to verify, make sure you can do this with your current isp. Most will not allow a server on home accounts. Check your isps tos before going any further because if its against the rules, you can lose your service.

[justind]

Ok, I understand. I was hoping that I didn't have to pay for a domain name.

[renegade600]

Ok, I understand. I was hoping that I didn't have to pay for a domain name. Another question. Can I have a browser within my internet explorer, or fire fox or what ever. Like I want to use my connection at home to surf the web from another location. (School) Because they block basically everthing noneducational.

sorry, will not help with this. You are trying to bypass security at a school by using your own server.

[justind]

I understand your reluctancy and respect it. Are there any lines of code in the apache file that I have to modify inorder to use php for a message board?