I install server on my pc and now I have http://000.0.000.000 ip address.
But I want that it's will look like http://mydomain.com
So as much as I know I need DNS information for domain registrar, it' look like:
ns1.mydomain.com
ns2.mydomain.com

How to obtain this DNS information?

My pc configuration:
OS: Win XP Pro
Pentium 2 400Mhz
320mb RAM
Cable connection to the internet.

* Do not suggest to use services like this:
http://noeld.com/services.htm

Well... If you don't have a static IP then you have to use a DynDNS service :D

Originally posted by Flash_oS
I install server on my pc and now I have http://000.0.000.000 ip address.
But I want that it's will look like http://mydomain.com
So as much as I know I need DNS information for domain registrar, it' look like:
ns1.mydomain.com
ns2.mydomain.com

How to obtain this DNS information?

My pc configuration:
OS: Win XP Pro
Pentium 2 400Mhz
320mb RAM
Cable connection to the internet.

* Do not suggest to use services like this:
http://noeld.com/services.htm

IF you do not wish to use a Dynamic DNS provider then most likely you are SOL ($H!T out of luck).

You will need:

1) a SERVER operating system, not a workstation OS like you have now. (XP is not designed as a server OS) Linux is, BSD is, Windows NT server and Windows 2000 Server are.

2) a STATIC IP address. (THIS will likely be your biggest problem. Unless you are one of the odd people who lives somewhere and has a BUSINESS Cable modem connection available in your area, and you have a business class cable connection you will NOT have a static IP address.

This means that even if you DO get your DNS (Name servers) set up, your domain will "disappear" the minute your IP changes. (Usually once every 28-90 days).

3) Name servers configured to tell where your server is. That means that you set up DNS service on a box, and when someone needs to go to whatever your domain is, it looks up the location (IP address) of your web server and hits that box for the webpages, etc.


If you DONT know how to setup DNS I suggest you use a dynamic DNS service.

If you dont know how to setup a server OS, and dont have a spare machine for a server (Servers should do that...serve mail, ftp, www, etc and not be used for "Half life" or webbrowsing)
then i seriously suggest either laying out the money for it, and learning all this, or just paying someone to host your domain for you.

Edit* Looks Like I misread the answers, but the option is still viable.


I have to disagree on the Static IP issue.

I have a Dynamic IP on my home server and host my domain off of it. Although the IP has not changed in months, I use Zoneedit.com as my DNS provider, and I can configure the refresh rate of the domain such that if the IP changes, the site will only be down for a few hours at most and should be accessable after that period.

Dyndns is going paid service, so it may not be an option for some.

If the site is a test site this is a good option. If it is a commercial site consider using a reputable provider for the hosting service.

Looking thru the boards here should offer a good range of choices.

Well, a semi-static address will work a little better than a full static address that can change more often.
BUT personally its just as easy to use DYNdns or whatever along with an update client to automatically update your records when your IP changes.

Try using Zoneedit.com.....
I use it..... you can specify the ip number for each of your domains (A records) and some other stuff... And It's free!

try using www.everydns.net its a very good service!!

Also remember that a Cable connections upstream speed is vastly different from it's downstream bandwidth.

Your upstream speed is a major factor in webhosting.
This is the speed that visiters to your page will receive.

The majority of Cable modems have their upstream speed throttled down to around 13kbs. Which means the absolute fastest anyones can download anything from your webserver would be 13kbs. If you have 2 people surfing your website at the same time they would be getting 7.5kbs. 3 people 4kbs. 4 people 3 kbs....

These speeds stink for the general websurfer especially if they are on a broadband connection. These types of speeds would be OK for maybe hosting a little site that you know only 10-12 people would visit but, for hosting anything else designed for public consumption I'd pay for webhosting. These is why webhosts exist :D....

Thanks to everybody who response.