how to host a domain on win2003 server without control panel

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by websity, May 4, 2007.

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    Hai every body ,

    I am new to web servers i am having a dedicated win2003 server i want to host a single website on that without using any control panel b'coz i dont want to invest on control panel software . i have to host only one website . i am having a dedicated IP with me .

    so any body can tell me how to create a account for a domain on a win2003 server without using any control panel .
     
    websity, May 4, 2007 IP
  2. doga

    doga Well-Known Member

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    You have to use IIS on win2003 to make your website live
     
    doga, May 5, 2007 IP
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    agnivo007 Peon

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    You can use apache on win too...;)

    Anyway, there are lots of free guides to setup a win box...check them out
     
    agnivo007, May 6, 2007 IP
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    sreyas Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    First you need to point your domain to your server. You need DNS for that purpose. Install and configure one DNS server at your machine or you could go for any DNS forwarding provided by third parties.

    Once DNS is installed create a dns zone for your domain name and create the A record, SOA NS MX records etc..

    Now you need to create web domain at IIS. From administrative tools goto Internet Information service and on RHS right click on websites and go for new website.

    1 There you need to give host header which your domain name, set IP and port 80.
    2 Also some permission need to be set , Read, Run scripts such as ASP will do your work.
    3 You also need to specify the root folder of your domain.
    4 Please note IUSR_machinename user need to have read permission on this folder.

    Please try this and let us know updates..
     
    sreyas, May 6, 2007 IP