Post by: MaxxRezz on October 26, 2002, 12:58:43 PM
1)what software is needed
2)what hardware is needed
3)any websites with this sort of info?
Thanks
Post by: Josetann on October 27, 2002, 01:12:27 AM
Post by: watts3000 on October 28, 2002, 11:16:10 AM
Hardware: I assume you will be using a 2nd linux box? Any semi-decent computer should work. You will also need a router of some sort since you will be using 2 computers on your boadband connection. This router also needs to be able to forward ports since port 80 is typically blocked for most broadband connections.
Software: Visit http://www.dyndns.org/ (http://\"http://www.dyndns.org/\") and sign up for a dynamic dns account. Then download one of the clients and install it on your windows box. This client will tell the dynamic service what your current IP is so when you go to: http://rudeboy52.homeunix.org:8080/ (http://\"http://rudeboy52.homeunix.org:8080/\") it knows what IP to use for the lookup.
Sites: Come here as many of us have setup this kind of things and we would be glad to help you out.
Post by: MaxxRezz on October 28, 2002, 02:07:12 PM
Basicly i just got my hands on a pIII 550mhz 128meg ram 5 gig scsi hdd
I use a thosiba 1800-400 laptop as my main computer it has an ok spec
im getting a cable line installed and they have told me i can pay for a static ip so thats what im going to do.
i have Win2K pro and Win2k server i was thinking of using 2k server if possible but i will get my hands on linux if you think that would be better.
I have also been reading up on analog x and apache its starting to make sence but i might be barking up the wrong tree completely ! lol
i was going to use the pIII as the server.
so do i need to network the 2 computers and use 1 as the server or somthing like that?
lamens terms would be good i know quite alot about computers in general and i know the basics of networking as i hat to set up my office network because my boss is so cheap and did not want to pay for someone to do it.
but as far as hosing goes im a bit wet behind the ears but im reading lots!
I intend to base the site around hosting from home and making it as siple as possible and once iv got the site up and running i would be very happy to have adds for your sites on there.
Thanks
Anthony
Post by: MaxxRezz on October 28, 2002, 02:09:16 PM
Post by: watts3000 on October 28, 2002, 04:50:46 PM
Post by: MaxxRezz on October 28, 2002, 04:58:17 PM
What version of linux would you recomend?
iv posted my desk top on the idle chat forum!
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Post by: watts3000 on October 28, 2002, 05:43:44 PM
Mandrake (http://\"http://www.linuxiso.org/distro.php?distro=29\")
Red Hat (http://\"http://www.linuxiso.org/distro.php?distro=7\")
The place to dl them is down right now, but...you need to dl disk one of each of those. They are iso images so you can burn them from Nero or something. Then you just boot to them cd and setup should start.
Im trying to find you mirror sites for the RH and Mandrake ISO images.
Post by: Josetann on October 29, 2002, 01:40:33 PM
Post by: MaxxRezz on October 29, 2002, 02:11:47 PM
Would you consider giving me a couple of meg on your server for a month just so i can experiment a bit without having to pay for a whole year! i would pay you for it of course!
np if you would rather not get involved
Post by: Josetann on October 30, 2002, 02:39:34 PM
I plan on charging $19.95/mo for our regular hosting package, but will have specials at $14.95/mo and you're welcome to get that one.
Post by: MaxxRezz on October 31, 2002, 12:31:58 PM
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 02, 2002, 08:22:57 PM
i have apache, a dns forwarding thing and lots of other stuff.
what would be the first step
im using win2k pro at the mo!
any guidence would be good as the dns thing says the domain does not exist?
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 02, 2002, 08:45:24 PM
(do i need to do this even when hosting my own site ?)
Post by: Josetann on November 03, 2002, 12:53:57 AM
It sounds like you are using mydns.org for your dns servers, so you should be able to just put in your ip and within a few days it'll resolve. Now you do have to let the place you signed up for a domain know what dns servers to link to it. Basically, go back to where you bought the domain, should be some kind of manage link, look for something that says dns or nameservers, and put in the addresses mydns gave you.
Hope that helped.
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 03, 2002, 06:39:48 AM
if not ill use them.
what server do you use apache? or can you do it all in the linux os?
ill get there i guess lol i just need to sort this dns thing.
Post by: Josetann on November 03, 2002, 10:49:17 AM
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 03, 2002, 01:43:54 PM
i think iv done the RR's right could you check it for me?
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 03, 2002, 02:51:02 PM
iv been to register.com and added ns1.granitecanyon.com and ns2.granitecanyon.com to the dns servers but ill tell you wahts confusing me now!
1) what tells my domian tekpants.com to point at me
2) and using apache but im sure ill figure that bit out!
thanks.
btw i would like to make a donation for your help when im done just to show my thanks
Post by: watts3000 on November 04, 2002, 09:21:35 AM
Post by: watts3000 on November 04, 2002, 09:22:54 AM
if not ill use them.
what server do you use apache? or can you do it all in the linux os?
ill get there i guess lol i just need to sort this dns thing.[/quote]
Go to Homeunix.org (http://\"http://www.homeunix.org\") and see what they have...its for dynamic or static ip service.
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 04, 2002, 01:54:54 PM
Post by: watts3000 on November 04, 2002, 04:43:27 PM
Don't let the domain name fool you...the client program that dynamically updates the dns is running on my WinXP box and I just have the proper ports forwarded to my Unix box. Homeunix.org is just one of the domains you could put your subdomain under...there are many to choose from.
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 07, 2002, 07:19:12 AM
Could you give me a general step by step guide from start to finish based on the fact that a dont have a static i.p. pleeeeeez
Post by: Josetann on November 07, 2002, 07:30:16 PM
Post by: watts3000 on November 08, 2002, 09:22:27 AM
2. Go to the dynamic dns section of the site @ https://members.dyndns.org/nic/dyndns (http://\"https://members.dyndns.org/nic/dyndns\")
3. Select a hostname ala....Type the first part of the name in the input box, and select the second part of the name from the drop-down list. This allows you to have anything.dyndns.org, anythingelse.homeunix.com, etc
4. Go to the clients page and download one of the client programs to autoupdate your dns entry: http://clients.dyndns.org/windows.php (http://\"http://clients.dyndns.org/windows.php\")
I use DirectUpdate.
5. Install DirectUpdate on your computer.
6. You should have the following pieces of info ready:
Hostname you selected in step 3
Username on Dyndns along w/ your password.
7. Once DirectUpdate is installed, then you need to go to Launch Admin Settings. Go to the status tab and click \"Create\" to create an account.
8. Account type will be \"dyndns.org (Dynamic)\"
9. Domain will be where you type your hostname. Mine says \"rudeboy52.homeunix.org\"
10. Username and password are what you did in step 1.
Click ok and DirectUpdate should be running. It might take a few minutes for it to actually find your account, connect to your computer, and update your IP.
Now that you have that setup....we need to know if you ISP blocks port 80. I assume you have a router that does port forwarding? Forward port 80 to the computer that will be hosting the website. Post the address and we will test it for you. If 80 doesnt work then you can try forwarding 8080 and we will test that for you also.
Enjoy
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 08, 2002, 08:04:18 PM
im getting my DSL in at the end of the month im just on dial up at the mo! so im getting everything ready now so i dont have to start this all then!
my isp does not block port 80 i asked them.
ok i signed up as tekpants.homedns.org and DU is running fine sooooooo..... now how do i tell my registra to point my domain at me?
and then i think im done apart from finishing my site of course lol.
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 08, 2002, 08:43:24 PM
if that helps its my control panel.!
Post by: Guest on November 08, 2002, 10:27:56 PM
BUT im going to have to manualy set up PHP on apache, i think ill have a little sleep first it could take some time........zzz
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 09, 2002, 05:28:17 PM
Post by: Josetann on November 11, 2002, 01:45:20 AM
Post by: watts3000 on November 11, 2002, 02:17:27 PM
BUT im going to have to manualy set up PHP on apache, i think ill have a little sleep first it could take some time........zzz[/quote]
Look under the \"Change IP\" link on that control panel. If you have a static IP then you will know what is...otherwise you may need to find a way to forward it to http://tekpants.homedns.org (http://\"http://tekpants.homedns.org\")
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 11, 2002, 04:16:10 PM
with thoes words whizzing round my brain i shall battle forth and resolve this DNS once and for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 11, 2002, 05:00:23 PM
thanks guys thanks alot you have realy helpt me alot i have ordered up my 512k line so on monday 18th i should be able to set it up on the other computer i intend on using as a server reasnobaly quick.
better start writing my guide and i would like to include credits to both of you guys as well if thats ok ?
now i need to set up invision board i had it running using MS IIS as my server software but i want to run apache and you have to install php manualy on apache and its not at all easy.
but nearly there.....!!!!!!!! yey! yey! yey!
Post by: Josetann on November 11, 2002, 09:06:14 PM
Post by: watts3000 on November 12, 2002, 01:08:28 AM
better start writing my guide and i would like to include credits to both of you guys as well if thats ok ?[/quote]
Excellent! I think it would be ok to credit JT and I...just remember that we are here to help.
/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' /> Glad you got it all setup correctly. That banner does suck though...not sure why they would charge you and put a banner up.
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 12, 2002, 07:38:20 AM
i just tryed it now from work and only the stupid banner was displayed i think mabey it timed out as its only hosted on 56k at the moment and the work connection is 64k isdn LOL!
Im sure it will be fine when i hav my 512k line in (i hope)
Thanks again.
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 18, 2002, 07:58:08 AM
could you have a look and see if its working?
Post by: watts3000 on November 18, 2002, 10:44:46 AM
could you have a look and see if its working?[/quote]
Its working as of now for me.
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 19, 2002, 07:09:24 AM
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 19, 2002, 12:46:07 PM
any suggestions that dont involve buying a router?
Post by: Josetann on November 19, 2002, 02:10:23 PM
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 20, 2002, 07:17:22 AM
Post by: watts3000 on November 20, 2002, 09:12:01 AM
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 21, 2002, 07:26:27 PM
Post by: watts3000 on November 22, 2002, 09:30:03 AM
Your dl shouldn't totally affect my speed on dling the webpage as its uses your ul speed when sending me the page.....which may just be really slow.
Post by: MaxxRezz on November 22, 2002, 09:48:55 AM
i was using imesh i was uploading at the same time my upload speed is 256k
Post by: watts3000 on November 22, 2002, 03:26:03 PM
Post by: MrT on December 12, 2002, 12:01:21 AM
/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' /> ) costed me 80 bucks for that linux box, i was trying to convince myself it's worth it, that's why i headed up to grab it /biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' />and also it's becuz I couldn't find it anywhere else that has SuSE 8.1 pro available for download..
/wink.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\';)\' /> anyways, I feel happy with what I bought /biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' />it seems like everyone here prefers Mandrake and RH
/unsure.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':unsure:\' />I heard that they all have the same kernal 2.4x something...
if mandrake/RH's really better, i might wanna install it on another harddrive and try
/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' />why is it good at anyways
/sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' /> ?
Post by: watts3000 on December 17, 2002, 03:14:55 PM
They all use the same Linux Kernel, but its almost like how Win9x/ME/2k/NT/XP are all pretty similar, but things are done a little differently on all of them. I just did a RH 8.0 install and I think its beautfiul...but I still have to check out Mandrake 9.0 and see which one I like better.
Post by: MrT on December 18, 2002, 10:27:55 PM
/unsure.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':unsure:\' /> /huh.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':huh:\' /> /smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' /> ?/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' />
Post by: MaxxRezz on February 19, 2003, 08:00:21 AM
Been away for a while i just thought i would leave a little remark saying how easy it all seams now i have had to do it quite a few times now after wiping my computers.
thanks for all your help guys.
anyhow im back online with ADSL 512kbps d/l 256kbps u/l
played soldier of fortune?
Post by: Josetann on April 09, 2003, 07:57:39 PM
Post by: [email protected] on May 14, 2004, 10:52:03 PM
Post by: Killah on December 19, 2005, 05:16:16 AM
I used to host my own site. I used xampp-lite to control.
It features Apache, MySQL, PhpMyAdmin and other goodies.
But since it took soo much bandwidth, and other net resources, i decided to move to a real host. If you want a cheap host, then i recommend T-Max hosting (http://\"http://www.tmaxhost.com\").
You'll have registrer a domain though... If you want more information on that point please pm me, k ?
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