Running a server

WuLabsWuTecH · 11-27-2005, 02:01 PM

I'm hoping to run my own server just to get some learning experience. Problems -

First how do I install apache, PHP, perl and all that other good stuff. Read in another topic that XXAMP will do the trick.

Second - What do I do after that? I have the website built, but where do I upload it?

Third - Can the rest of my computer be hacked at? What if I only use one harddrive for my data?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/webmaster-tutorials/143414-running-a-server.html

What is my badnwidth limitation?

Am I an idiot and should I just return to paying others for hosting?

System specs - Running Windows XP Pro, may consider running linux, but starting out on XP Pro. 2.0 GHZ with plenty of memory and hard disk space. Fast connection of downstream 40MBPS - 50MBPS average, 80 MBPS at peak, and upstream of probably something fast too but what the number is beats the heck outta me. I'm on a static IP and I hear that that is good for my domain name?

Lemme know what other info you may need.

Thanks in advance as I've been trying to do this project for years but end up getting stuck after installing apache halfway manually (not XXAMP)

-Ambrose

dongan · 11-27-2005, 09:10 PM

Initially, host your files in some other servers and start your site running smoothly.

Then, Install Apache in your local machine and get some help from others to run the files. It is PHP,MySQL and apache, do in this way

1) Install Apache and select typical installation and finish it. During installation, choose port 80 for running all applications and users.
2) Intall PHP now by running windows installer package initially. During installation, it will ask you the http config file. It will located at apache installation directory/conf/httpd file. It will automatically hack to support PHP application files.

Then, you can install MySQL simply.

Copy your files under htdocs directory and start running your applications. After getting familiar in PHP,Apache and MySql configurations and security issues, then buy a static IP and again get help from people to run it.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=143414

All the best.

WuLabsWuTecH · 11-28-2005, 02:10 PM

I've got my server partially up and running. Thanks for your help!

I already have static IP as it is part of my connection package.

I'm just having trouble installing perl now and Can't figure out how to get it to work, Tried the xxamp perl add on package as well as installing it manually but to no avail. Any suggesstions?

dongan · 11-28-2005, 10:23 PM

read this tut...

http://perl.about.com/od/perlmodule1/l/aa030500a.htm

**Ray** · 01-09-2006, 05:18 AM

Apache, PHP, Mysql and all those are downloadable from thier sites... Also, depending on what linux version you are using usually has these pre installed...

If not, you need to get the RPMS. THe RPMs are not hard to install, and even a noob could do it.. Al it requires is a base knowlede of Shell and Perl..

Rep is appriciated

voodoo · 01-14-2006, 07:23 PM

here is a good site i found to get you started, it got me started

http://www.dslwebserver.com/

bbalegere · 01-15-2006, 04:46 AM

Excellent link voodoo

11-27-2005, 02:01 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
WuLabsWuTecH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,478	Running a server I'm hoping to run my own server just to get some learning experience. Problems - First how do I install apache, PHP, perl and all that other good stuff. Read in another topic that XXAMP will do the trick. Second - What do I do after that? I have the website built, but where do I upload it? Third - Can the rest of my computer be hacked at? What if I only use one harddrive for my data? ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/webmaster-tutorials/143414-running-a-server.html What is my badnwidth limitation? Am I an idiot and should I just return to paying others for hosting? System specs - Running Windows XP Pro, may consider running linux, but starting out on XP Pro. 2.0 GHZ with plenty of memory and hard disk space. Fast connection of downstream 40MBPS - 50MBPS average, 80 MBPS at peak, and upstream of probably something fast too but what the number is beats the heck outta me. I'm on a static IP and I hear that that is good for my domain name? Lemme know what other info you may need. Thanks in advance as I've been trying to do this project for years but end up getting stuck after installing apache halfway manually (not XXAMP) -Ambrose __________________ █ wuproxy.com - Free proxy service that's fast and reliable In Memory of President Gerald Ford making extra money (briguy) Free Droplists (-X-) Free Home Business (eg.domains) Discuss the World (nothing_possible)

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dongan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: www.mercuryminds.com Posts: 2,044	Initially, host your files in some other servers and start your site running smoothly. Then, Install Apache in your local machine and get some help from others to run the files. It is PHP,MySQL and apache, do in this way 1) Install Apache and select typical installation and finish it. During installation, choose port 80 for running all applications and users. 2) Intall PHP now by running windows installer package initially. During installation, it will ask you the http config file. It will located at apache installation directory/conf/httpd file. It will automatically hack to support PHP application files. Then, you can install MySQL simply. Copy your files under htdocs directory and start running your applications. After getting familiar in PHP,Apache and MySql configurations and security issues, then buy a static IP and again get help from people to run it. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=143414 All the best. __________________ MercuryMinds - Professional X-Cart Design, X-Cart Development, X-Cart Customization Services MercuryMinds - X-Cart addons, modules

11-28-2005, 02:10 PM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
WuLabsWuTecH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,478	I've got my server partially up and running. Thanks for your help! I already have static IP as it is part of my connection package. I'm just having trouble installing perl now and Can't figure out how to get it to work, Tried the xxamp perl add on package as well as installing it manually but to no avail. Any suggesstions? __________________ █ wuproxy.com - Free proxy service that's fast and reliable In Memory of President Gerald Ford making extra money (briguy) Free Droplists (-X-) Free Home Business (eg.domains) Discuss the World (nothing_possible)

11-28-2005, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
dongan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: www.mercuryminds.com Posts: 2,044	read this tut... http://perl.about.com/od/perlmodule1/l/aa030500a.htm __________________ MercuryMinds - Professional X-Cart Design, X-Cart Development, X-Cart Customization Services MercuryMinds - X-Cart addons, modules

01-09-2006, 05:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ray CEO Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,896	Apache, PHP, Mysql and all those are downloadable from thier sites... Also, depending on what linux version you are using usually has these pre installed... If not, you need to get the RPMS. THe RPMs are not hard to install, and even a noob could do it.. Al it requires is a base knowlede of Shell and Perl.. Rep is appriciated __________________ GIFTARD.com \| CSDATE.com \| INVOLVEX.com \| SYATCH.com

01-14-2006, 07:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
voodoo NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 161	here is a good site i found to get you started, it got me started http://www.dslwebserver.com/

01-15-2006, 04:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
bbalegere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,270	Excellent link voodoo __________________ Fire-Power Blog-AgniPulse.com Internet speed test PPC search Web site hosting review Computer Auctions Computer running slow

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