Wasup all!

Can somebody just set me straight, i want to setup MY own server (lol as if thats possible), but im reading stuff here & there and getting confused so can somebody set me straight.

How would i go about setting up a server, e.g. a v.cheap server or FREE (if possible), now i have been reading stuff about "sites hosting the website" but i'm not too sure, i want to have my own server running from my own room just for some friends and i.

How would i go about it?

Do i have to get a host so that they point someone to my computer when somebody requests my website?

I hope i didn't confuse you's

kj-96

For a free dedicated server go to http://freededicatedservers.com/.
As for running from your room, lol, good luck. :stickout

- Kyle

lol, thanks, i need all the luck i can get.

kj-96

What I meant by that was you're never going to be able to run a server from your room. You probably want to co-locate it to a data center near you.

hahahaha, just shows how confused i am.lol.

kj-96

If you have a POS old computer that you don't use anymore, download freeBSD, put it on the computer, get some books from amazon.com on Servers, and have fun learning.

Originally posted by kb@iy-2
For a free dedicated server go to http://freededicatedservers.com/.
As for running from your room, lol, good luck. :stickout

- Kyle
You got any proof that they give away free dedicated servers? :rolleyes:

kj-96, to set you straight, dedicated servers cost a lot of money to operate. If you were to set up your own server, you would need a fast connection like a fractional T1 and you'd need webserver software, etc. A better way to make a site is purchase shared hosting from a host. If you need to move to a dedicated server, then do that later.

Well it is possible to run the server from your room: assuming you have a dedicated T1 connection to your house power generator in the basement and some sort of backup rig. Other than that you'd be better off jus colocating it at the data center. Some of the data centers give you a preconfigured server with a decent control panel so you can start hosting right away.

However the thing to check for is bandwidth allotment that your data center gives you. :)

Freededicated? Is that site for real or is that a joke? They have not updated the site since 2000. Any of you used it?

Guys, why always stop people. I think these guys are biased. But you can surely setup a server in you're house if you have a broadband connection if its just for you and you're friends. I know MANY people that do. Even people on 56k..... You just need and pentium or above and linux or FreeBSD to install on it. Then you can setup apache and other FREE programs to run you're server. If you have a computer you can leave on 24/7 and don't use and an internet connection thats always on you can have a server.... for you and you're freinds.... No need to pay hosting companies money.... But if reliabilty is important then you might need to go with a hosting company unless you got mucho money. :-D Its pretty easy to get a server running. Though I've never done one with a domain name but I think you just run bind and itll work... But use google.com and you should find all you need. And if you have a fast connection and can download linux you can get it for free and it comes with apache and all the server tools you'll need. ( I suggest you get slackware, redhat, or debian linux. ) That's all I can think of now hope it helps.

Thanks for setting me straight guys :D

I'll think i'll stick around, and try to pickup some more things :D

kj-96

Fellows beware I just picked up a virus from this addres on that http://freededicatedservers.com/ so I don't think that company is for real.


http://www.freededicatedservers.com/iframe/superlinks.htm

It come up with VIRUS ALERT.

NeoTrace Trace Version 3.25 Results
Target: freededicatedservers.com
Date: 10/22/01 (Monday), 3:31:53 PM
Nodes: 19


Node Data
Node Net Reg IP Address Location Node Name
19 1 1 64.177.37.200 Unknown freededicatedservers.com


Packet Data
Node High Low Avg Tot Lost
19 115 115 115 1 0


Network Data
Network id#: 1
Alabanza, Inc. (NETBLK-ALABANZA-BALT-4)
8309 Tinsley Rd.

Baltimore, MD 21244

US

Netname: ALABANZA-BALT-4
Netblock: 64.176.0.0 - 64.177.255.255
Maintainer: ALAB

Coordinator:
Cunningham, Thomas (TC12-ARIN) ipadmin@alabanza.com
410-779-1400

Domain System inverse mapping provided by:

NS.ALABANZA.COM 209.239.47.252
NS2.ALABANZA.COM 209.239.47.201

ADDRESSES WITHIN THIS BLOCK ARE NON-PORTABLE

Record last updated on 06-Oct-2000.
Database last updated on 21-Oct-2001 02:16:52 EDT.

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Registrant:
ROBERTS,KEVIN (FREEDEDICATEDSERVERS-DOM)
BOX 7
Stanley, Stanley 5673
FK

Domain Name: FREEDEDICATEDSERVERS.COM

Administrative Contact, Billing Contact:
ROBERTS, KEVIN (KRQ102) webmaster@freededicatedservers.com
ROBERTS,KEVIN
BOX 7
Stanley, Stanley 5673
FK
3768502 123 123 1234
Technical Contact:
BRAUNFELD, HANS (HXB578) freededicatedservers@hotmail.com
FREEDEDICATEDSERVERS.COM
PO Box 152
VARSSEVELD,, GELDERLAND 7050
NL
+31 31529801

Record last updated on 23-Aug-2001.
Record expires on 23-Aug-2002.
Record created on 04-May-2000.
Database last updated on 22-Oct-2001 02:42:00 EDT.

Domain servers in listed order:

NS.FREEDEDICATEDSERVERS.COM 64.176.155.141
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Originally posted by Tetraboy
Guys, why always stop people. I think these guys are biased. But you can surely setup a server in you're house if you have a broadband connection if its just for you and you're friends. I know MANY people that do.

Exactly but not if you want charge money for it :). Home server for friends and family is a great way to learn unix/NT administration with very little capital investment. But if you want to charge money for it you'd better make sure that you cover your bases. Just my $.02 :)

http://www.zoneedit.com/doc/dynamic.html?

"Instead of using free web hosting services, you can run your own web server at home on an ordinary PC. However, if you have a dial-up connection, DSL line, or cable modem, then your IP address keeps changing every time you connect. ZoneEdit.Com Dynamic DNS allows your home web server/pc to have a permanent address on the internet. You can buy a domain name from anyone, and then use ZoneEdit to keep the domain name pointing at your web server. "


Not the most stable and don't let your cable company catch you but it's a good way of learning.

I don't use freededicatedservers.com, I just heard about it from somewhere. I've been to the site before and it looked legitimate. As I recall kj-96 was looking for a free dedicated server, so that's why I posted the link.

Originally posted by kb@iy-2
I don't use freededicatedservers.com, I just heard about it from somewhere. I've been to the site before and it looked legitimate. As I recall kj-96 was looking for a free dedicated server, so that's why I posted the link. According to what I heard, the ads to test for hits rakes in cash for freededicatedservers.com, and then it moves on to the next victim.

Just get DSL connection with a Static IP address which you can get from most DSL providers.
;)