Need help with selfhosting

[LeX]

Okay, I have finally gotten a connection that's relatively fast with dynamic IP. I want to host myself on my computer.

So, how do I do it? What should I start out with, and what possible risks should I look out for and prevent (and how)?

Thanks for any help.

[ADD]
I'm running Win98 now... should I upgrade to Win2k Prof? (I don't have Win2k Server) If it's not crucial, I would rather not change OS's... too much of a hassle.

[Daniel]

You don't really need to upgrade. Just have a decent firewall.

Download php-triad. Look for it at www.hotscripts.com and then download and register DNS2GO so people can find your ip quickly.

DNS2GO = www.deerfield.com

[LeX]

Originally posted by Daniel
Just have a decent firewall.Any recommendations?
Download php-triad.What's that do?

[Ben]

Originally posted by LeX
What's that do?
It installs PHP, Apache, MySQL and configures them. I recommend FoxServ (search Google, forgot the URL). It does the same thing.

If you want more stability and security, upgrade to Win2k and install ALL patches. You still will need at least a software firewall though. Try one of these below (search download.com). If you have a router, then you will have even more security. Be sure to keep up to date with service packs and patches and block access to ports 137 - 139, as these ports (NetBIOS actually) can be used in enumerating users on your system and eventually hacking into it.

Sygate Personal Firewall
Agnitum Outpost Firewall


Be SURE to read this if you don't plan on using Win2k:
http://www.lameindustries.org/tutorials/securebox/index.shtml

[Daniel]

What Ben said. :cool:

Except I can't comment on FoxServ.

[Gayowulf]

www.foxserv.net

Its an excellent bundle; I'm using it right now.

It installs PHP, MySql, Apache, and all the other goodies.

Installation is easy, too.

If you decide to get it, use version 2.1 instead of 3. Apache 2 has a few compatability problems

[Wojtek]

Or if you just need to host a few html/jpg files, create yourself a server app in visual basic or delphi.

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Wojtek
Or if you just need to host a few html/jpg files, create yourself a server app in visual basic or delphi.

Creating a server application is easier said than done.

[Ben]

Originally posted by Daniel


Creating a server application is easier said than done.
Amen to that...:confused2

[Master_tee]

im a n00b to visual basic / visual c++ could somone give me a link to source code for a some server software in vb..thx

[LeX]

Thanks for all the help, guys. I'll try this out and come back if I have any more problems/questions. :)

[Daniel]

Originally posted by Master_tee
im a n00b to visual basic / visual c++ could somone give me a link to source code for a some server software in vb..thx

If you do code it in vb, prepare to have a hell lot of security holes.