Hi,

I want to make my own server at home could anyone tell me how to start please!!

I curently running windows XP Pro!!

People are already responding to your other thread - was it necessary to create a duplicate?:
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=1377851

You might be better helped if you can say:
1) Why you want a server at home
2) What specifically do you plan on doing with this server at home.

The term 'server' is so large that it can mean pretty much anything.

-David

it's because I want to have answers!!

I want to know how to start!!!

Originally posted by Pat2k3
it's because I want to have answers!!

I want to know how to start!!!

You're still not telling us why you want it, and what you want to do with it. Nobody's going to write a 20 page howto on getting a 'server' up. Here's a good example - you didn't specify what you want the server for, so I'm going to assume you're going to use it for shoutcast purposes:

http://www.shoutcast.com/download/serve.phtml

Not what you're looking for?? Then give us some more information, then we'll be able to answer your (more specific) questions.

-David

I want to make my own server at home for hosting a forum and a website!!!

ok so for webhosting ... have you even done any research before you posted? Try google.com it's a good place to start.

Then I would suggest something like phptriad:
http://download.com.com/3000-2165-6474268.html?tag=lst-0-1

This will allow you to run mysql, apache, and php pretty easily on your windows xp box, and is pretty easy to setup. Most forum software needs php and mysql - apache is just a 'bonus'.

Try that out, let us know what you think.

-David

On the technical end, you need 3 basic things to start web hosting at home. First the server which can be any computer with a network card. Secondly, the necessary software such as a web server, ftp server and mail server programs. Thirdly, you need the network connection from your computer/server to the internet. You would probably also require a dedicated IP and a permanent internet connection. The ADSL, Cable Modem or standard Modem can work but would probably not be adequate for the job. You would need a dedicated IP so that people know how to reach your server.

If you have XP Pro, you will already have IIS or PWS installed which can act as your web server. As how to configure it to work, you will need to read up on the necessary documentation. Do a search on Google or something..

Thanks!!

Is cable internet fast enough???
When I test my internet speed it shows me that i's 1.66mb!!

Cable Modems are not sustainable. Your line is basically shared between other users within your neigbhorhood. If more turn on, the slower your connection is. Besides the upstream speed is usually much slower than the downstream speed. Basically it means that your download speed may be great but your upload speed may not be. The upload speed is important because it would affect those browsing your sites download speed.

But before even considering using your Cable network, do check with your cable internet provider to see if it is legal to host a website behind their bandwidth. Most would not allow you to do so. Don't want you to have everything set up then find out that your internet connection has been terminated because of a violation.

If you want to run PHP/MYSQL you can try the above programs but if you want to set-up a simple HTTP / FTP server for your website (with out any control panels or any thing fancy, in till you get the idea & see if it will work etc....) so you can see if over your network or any where on the internet here are a copy of good programs I have use in the past:

Savant web server (http://savant.sourceforge.net)(or you could use IIS)

GuildFTP (http://www.guildftpd.com) FTP server

But there are helps of free HTTP & FTP server software out there like on download.com etc... so try them a take you pick

Hope this helps