How to create run OWN Web Server ? ( only for Person use )

How can i create my own web server ???

I know some requirements.

I have Pentium 4 , 3.0 Ghz
1gb ram
160gb hdd
100mbps lan card

i know i will need dedicated IP

but how can i manage DNS
than means i want my own DNS that is
dns1.mycompany.com
dns2.mycompany.com

is there any free software available for that ?


I want to run linux based hosting that means i should have CentOS with apache server, cPanel ....

And what else is remaining ???

Please help me

If anybody knows it ,,,,you can share here.....



Thank you.

 

install xampp

 

If you are looking for ease with installing servers you can google Vertrigo Server and install that software and that will give you apache with php and mysql and lots of others. Also for dns I recommend downloading some dns software such as simple dns then when you have that dns software configured you will have to point your name servers at your IP. Normally 2 dedicated IP's work better for this but you may also just use 1 as it will also work fine.

 

Hello,
I would recommend using lighthttpd or Universal Server or LAMP or WAMP depending on OS. For DNS, you can make use of services from Free DNS routing like No-IP etc;

 

thank you
and what about the bandwidth ? [ internet speed ]

 

You will need to contact your internet service provider. If you are opting for (A)DSL make sure you have more upload ratio than download ratio.

 

how much should be the internet speed ?

 

A good thread as i am looking into changing a spare pc into a server for test purposes.

 

This may sound stupid but can someone answer this:

Is the amount of bandwidth you have determined by your ISP or Pc?

Also and how do you check it?

Also this is a great thread.

@ankur0101

When you change your pc in to a server make sure you have it in a very cool room, make sure it's properly ventilated and the the airflow is going around and under the pc, this will prevent it from over heating.

Thanks,
Gazzamc.

 

yes i know about cooling
my internet speed in 256kbps
ISP can provide max speed upto 2mbps

is it essential to have leased line ?

 

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2MB will be fine to run your web server

 

ankur - If you're talking about India .. then you're well.. shit outta luck ... the 2mbit speeds are ONLY for download and not upload ..

The upload is like 512kbps at max .. and very high latency at that .. I'd say drop the idea all togeather if it's anything serious you're planning to host.. you'll need a Dedicated IP if you want cPanel .. if you can live without that .. a dynamic IP with a dynamic DNS service ( eg . afraid.org) to go along will do just ok ..

Still .. I stand at my point .. anything serious you want to host .. don't even think about it ..

cheers..
ashagg

 

Very nice thread....
Recommend some good sites to learn to make our own server....
A to Z guide

I think thats the best

 

Net4 is also a india company which provides domain registration & hosting

their servers are located in Delhi , capital of india

whats the technology they r using ?

 

They use commercial technology, commercial links, and premium bandwidth.
The plans you are talking about, are for home users and as such, not oriented towards 'web hosting' needs

 

is it necessary to buy LEASED LINE ?

 

In theory, you could run a webserver on Dial Up if you wanted to. But then, it'd be nothing but a bottleneck

 

so what to do now ?

 

I heard Reliance WiMAX gives you a Public IP as well and even other providers are offering now at a lower annual price just make use of your contacts