View Full Version : How can I make my PC to a Web Server?
abdullah84
09-08-2011, 01:14 AM
Hello all,
Recently I have made a setup of Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition on my PC. Now I want to make that PC as my personal web server. I don't wanna pay to web hosting company, host my own website on thta PC. What I have to do for making that PC as a webserver?
deepsand
09-08-2011, 01:57 AM
Does your ISP permit this? Very many do not.
And, elsewhere, you mentioned that you're using a dial-up connection. That won't do for a web server.
alphaomega
09-08-2011, 03:59 AM
Unless you have very large bandwidth and long pocket you really can not. It will be just impractical.
Technically is relatively easy, but you have to have fast connection to the web.
weegillis
09-08-2011, 01:56 PM
Can you say, ZOMBIE?
In reality, every computer is a server, just not a web server. What you seek to do is impractical and as @deepsand has said, probably not possible if you are connecting through an internet service plan. Your local installation is only useful as a testing server. Chances are that once your ISP discovers a web server on that port they will shut it down.
abdullah84
09-08-2011, 02:15 PM
Unless you have very large bandwidth and long pocket you really can not. It will be just impractical.
Technically is relatively easy, but you have to have fast connection to the web.
How much minimum Bandwidth is needed to build a web server. Is 1MBS is enough?
Tech Manager
09-08-2011, 05:48 PM
Hosting your own web server through a typical home connection is generally impractical and in some cases a violation of your ISP's Terms of Service. But it can be done.
If you want to try it you need to have the ability for people to actually find your web server. Are you on DHCP? Have you considered DNS? Are you familiar with DNS, Name Servers, etc.?
The minimum speed you'll need will be determined by content and traffic. But I don't know of many web servers that will deliver much content to many people with the little bit of bandwidth you mentioned.
Sound like you like challenges :-). Web hosting can be really cheap these days and I would ask myself first, do I really need to do it myself, is it worth my time and headache. Also, am I prepared to serve my content 24/7 and can I reliable do so? Good luck with your project!
deepsand
09-08-2011, 06:42 PM
How much minimum Bandwidth is needed to build a web server. Is 1MBS is enough?
How long is a long enough string?
Absent context, it's an unanswerable question.
A good first step in your project would be to download eight years of security
patches for the OS; taking care to learn why each one is considered necessary.
Deepsand's string could be used to close alphaomega's long pocket by
pulling on the ends from the middle. Would that be load balancing ?
ISPs should have no problem with a PERSONAL web server. IE: One not used
for commercial purposes. DHCP addresses change infrequently enough that
you should have no problem updating your friends & family when that changes.
Bandwidth is of little concern as your loved ones will surely wait patiently
for one of your pages to load.
Exceeding an ISP's unspecified limit on total data transferred in a given period
can have some rather unpleasant consequences, and can occur without warning,
so you would do well to keep an eye on that.
The project is a bit like growing your own wheat to bake a loaf of bread, but that
too can be fun, educational and rewarding. Cheers.
deepsand
09-09-2011, 09:27 PM
ISPs should have no problem with a PERSONAL web server.
ISPs here generally do have a problem with "personal" web servers - they are explicitly forbidden under the ToS - owing to bandwidth considerations.
By the same token, many offer hosting of personal sites at no additional charge as part of the I'net service package.
alphaomega
09-10-2011, 01:41 AM
A good first step in your project would be to download eight years of security
patches for the OS; taking care to learn why each one is considered necessary.
Deepsand's string could be used to close alphaomega's long pocket by
pulling on the ends from the middle. Would that be load balancing ?
ISPs should have no problem with a PERSONAL web server. IE: One not used
for commercial purposes. DHCP addresses change infrequently enough that
you should have no problem updating your friends & family when that changes.
Bandwidth is of little concern as your loved ones will surely wait patiently
for one of your pages to load.
Exceeding an ISP's unspecified limit on total data transferred in a given period
can have some rather unpleasant consequences, and can occur without warning,
so you would do well to keep an eye on that.
The project is a bit like growing your own wheat to bake a loaf of bread, but that
too can be fun, educational and rewarding. Cheers.
Lol. Laugh out loud
astro
09-12-2011, 02:33 PM
Oh dear......hosting costs are peanuts these days, why bother? The cost of setting up would give you years of hosting. Of course if your site you wish to host is of an illegal nature.......
the MIB would still be round anyway! :)
Nice one Rats!
abdullah84
09-16-2011, 05:44 AM
If you want to try it you need to have the ability for people to actually find your web server. Are you on DHCP? Have you considered DNS? Are you familiar with DNS, Name Servers, etc.?
I am on DHCP and I know a little about DNS. Now you guys please tell me how can I do that rather telling "its impractical" or some thing like that.
weegillis
09-16-2011, 10:42 AM
I am on DHCP and I know a little about DNS. Now you guys please tell me how can I do that rather telling "its impractical" or some thing like that.
You are not listening. Thread closed.