How To Make a Server

[Hunter100]

Hello All,

This is the first web question I've posted on the forum and I didn't know where to put this.

I want to know how to make a Server, I have Filezilla client and server interface but want to know more about how they work and how to make them.

Thanks.

[WingedPanther]

It depends a little on the OS you want to use, and the type of server you want. A Linux webserver will probably have Apache installed, most likely with PHP and MySQL as well. A Windows webserver would use either Apache or IIS, depending on whether you want to support ASP or ASP.NET. IIS requires a professional or server edition of Windows, however, just to make things more expensive.

If you will be connecting to your server via FTP, you will need an FTP server as well. If you will be connecting to your server via SSH ... You get the idea.

[Hunter100]

So is Windows Home Server an OS for that? Also, what hardware would I need?

I plan to make a home server so it's not like a server farm or anything.

[Flanky]

I have some books on this subject, interested?

[Hunter100]

Yeah, any info would be great...

[CanadianTaco]

I have some books on this subject, interested?

Yes, books would be nice

[throese]

I'm taking an all year Networking course next year.

Software (Windows):

Microsoft Server 2003
Microsoft Server 2008
WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, and PHP)
FileZilla Client/Server
IIS (Read below)
Microsoft XP Professional (IIS is on this OS for ASP and ASP.NET, you just have to turn it on)

As for hardware, it depends on how the server will be run (wireless, cable, etc. etc.), what it will be used for (host websites, make a home network, etc. etc.), and what type of computer your using (Apple with Mac OSX or Microsoft with Windows on a Dell, Compaq, Acer, etc. etc.).

IF it's a home server for Internet or to just connect all the computers in your house on one network, there are many ways to set one up, but I won't go into details until later on today (currently 3:36 AM and I'm really tired).

I hope that I was able to give you helpful information. =)

[Glin Migrath]

Uhmmm you have to port forward or get hamachi if you want others on your private server.

[ManZzup]

web server?
you can easily use WAMP on win os
ex: easyphp

[bbqroast]

Too easy...
Just install xampp HERE. Ther eare tons of youtube tutorials on installing xampp.
Its basicly a mix of Apache, PHP, Mysql and a couple of other optional packages. Its easy to use witha GUI control panel (if you're using vista you might have to open up the XAMPP folder and run the "apache_start" file yourself). It also has phpmyadmin which makes using mysql a point and click affair instead of using the terminal.

XAMPP is really for testing, its pretty secure but if you're creating a server which will have credit cards and such like i'd install them manually.