Making a webhost

[KoopaNL]

lest say i want to make a webhost only for files and i have a 10gb comp thats almost always online.... how do i make a host?

[Starcraftmazter]

1. What kind of a connection are you on?

Anyway, you'd have to get some server software like apache.

Then PHP

If you want to use MySQL - you get that too (might have to pay for licience).

If you want to use something pretty like cPanel and WHM - you have to use Linux (or freebsd from memory), it currently isn't out for windows.

[Ako]

If you have a PC connected on high speed internet, then you have no problems :)

Just install Linux (well you can use Windows, but it isnt much recommended), which has pre-installed apache, php, mysql, mail, ftp servers etc. And you will need to setup the remote access, thats all.

[Starcraftmazter]

Yeh, I'd recommend Fedora Core 4.

I'm installing it myself as soon as I get my new HD :D

[Brandon]

Are you behind a router?

[nex-gen host]

and some isps block port 80 (like mine)

[Bruce]

and some isps block port 80 (like mine)
Well that doesn't reallly matter though; you can easily use another port.

I seriously doubt you have a connection fast enough to support a host, much les a file-hosting service. I hope you have at least a 100 meg pipe.

[Tree]

If you want to use MySQL - you get that too (might have to pay for licience).

MySQL is free.

And yeah, you need a different connection than a regular residential one. If you're willing to drop a few hundred, get a T1 line.

[KoopaNL]

1. What kind of a connection are you on?
1mbps after two months im in 20mps :p

2. Just install Linux:
I dont need any php, mysql whatever i just want it for my files ^_^


3. Are you behind a router?
Nope

4. i just want to put my own files online? do i really need those crap (i want .rm files . zip etc not html or php.) What to do to have a whole HDD on the net?

[Bruce]

You still need a webserver.

Install Linux and use Apache, or you can try your luck with Windows and IIS (or Apache, but it's not recommended).

//edit

Or you could set up an FTP server if you just want access to files. Check out GuildFTPd if you want a free program.

[worlditsme]

Also, if you need remote access to add user / delete user commands, try www.raidenftpd.com, this isn't free, but has a low enough price for personal use.

[KoopaNL]

i need to HDD as a storage place online to put my anime on it :) and to have a link so i can download it ... get it??

[dj24966]

Yes we get it, but if you want them online you need a server for it..

[Decker]

You'll have a problem if it's ADSL or ISDN as you hit something called NAT (Network Address Translation) so your address would not be available through your router. Which would make it very difficult for others to connect to you.

But simply if it's a windows system get 'phpdev' just google for it and it'll give you an Apache server with MySQL & php.

You'll still need something to serve it and handle requests.

[xgm541]

You'll have a problem if it's ADSL or ISDN as you hit something called NAT (Network Address Translation) so your address would not be available through your router. Which would make it very difficult for others to connect to you.

But simply if it's a windows system get 'phpdev' just google for it and it'll give you an Apache server with MySQL & php.

You'll still need something to serve it and handle requests.
XAMPP is my favorite, google it.

As for NAT, you can get around that by getting RASPPOE (free) or WinPoET (not free) and it will work fine.

[Decker]

Depends on what you have setup as regards firewalling

[Brandon]

Depends on what you have setup as regards firewalling
i would hope this computer would not be used for other things, so firewalling wouldn't be a problem.