How can I create a web hosting on my own computer

[Jase123]

Hi to all

i want set up my own webste and im just wondering if any one knows how to do it.....

do i have to use software say apache?

Any info on this would be kindly appreciated

Thanks Jase

 

[DelJo63]

Yes, Apache 2.x is ideal and it's easy to config. This creates the webserver, but
you need a fixed ip address to make it effective for others to find and use regularly.

 

[Jase123]

how do i do that then, get a fixed ip address? and how much is Apache?

 

[DelJo63]

You need a webhosting solution where THEY maintain the system and you manage the content of your URL.

The other choice is to purchase a FIXED IP ADDRESS and do it all yourself.

I Strongly suggest the former course of action.

 

[Jase123]

so how much would all this cost?

 

[DelJo63]

Apache2 is FREE! runs on all platforms, and even runs on my laptop

see http://httpd.apache.org/

 

[Samstoned]

do not run as service run as exe
look up " modules" how to's
if on dsl make sure you have a battery backup on the modem/router
same with cable
most cable isp's will keep the same ip on your account loooong time
my last up time was 78 days
would have been longer ,but I re-wired some stuff and shut it down
there's free service no-ip or something like that
some routers have the plugin installed for it
if your worried about losing the ip
I used to just reset it and reboot takes a whole 10 min to migrate
cause you should use name service
so buy a domain name while your at it.
and apache is easiest(for me) to learn
apache dev.
:chef: