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HOW TO CREATE A WEBSITE HOSTING SERVER?

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Do you have your server running on it's own dedicated public IP that is completely segmented from the rest of your home network? It should be.

Do you have a good hardware firewall that is actively monitored 24/7? If not you should and without you are at serious risk of a breach. And since you probably don't have it on a dedicated public IP that means the rest of your network is at serious risk also. I wouldn't log into a bank or paypal on that network if I were you.

It's on its own wan, and I'm running a pfsense router. It doesn't have its own IP but I'm not worried about security.
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Firstly, dont use caps for the title.

Secondly, have you learnt any html or javascript?

Lastly, what on earth does a ssd based machine have to do with a website?

 

I think Sam is talking about the hardware/software used to host a site not the content such as the HTML or PHP files.

 

There is basically 2 ways to do this,  The simpliest route is to go to a hosting company, Companies like SquareSpace give you the tools to build your website were other companies allow you FTP access and allow you to host what ever you want.

 

If you are wanting to "do it all yourself" weather it be hosting a Virtual machine/Dedicated server in a datacenter or hosting it on your own hardware the combination of linux and apache gives a versitile platform for your content hosting needs.

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I think Sam is talking about the hardware/software used to host a site not the content such as the HTML or PHP files.

 

There is basically 2 ways to do this,  The simpliest route is to go to a hosting company, Companies like SquareSpace give you the tools to build your website were other companies allow you FTP access and allow you to host what ever you want.

 

If you are wanting to "do it all yourself" weather it be hosting a Virtual machine/Dedicated server in a datacenter or hosting it on your own hardware the combination of linux and apache gives a versitile platform for your content hosting needs.

Yeah that seems to be.

 

 

Well creating a website physically in your house is difficult, I would not recommend it to you if you are starting out.

As @MayContainVennom Suggests, companies like squarespace make it easier, but assuming from your post you might not want to pay for it and just want it to run "free" on your computer.

If you really want the free route, then take lessons in making websites, its well worth as an investment and nothing can go wrong :D.

Lynda.com to learn, remember to use offer code wan(I think) if you want to save money :D

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no guys i want to know that, what softewaire should i use to make a server like linus is using a ssd bsed server to host this website, my exact requirements are that which  software should I use to host my website.   

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no guys i want to know that, what softewaire should i use to make a server like linus is using a ssd bsed server to host this website, my exact requirements are that which  software should I use to host my website.   

Mate, sorry but I don't feel like you are up for the task.

There are various ways to host a website from a simple computer. However the website itself plays a major role in making decision both on software and hardware... If you are looking for a simple few pages html website without a need for a database and large volume of visitors, yeah I can link to some tutorials. WAMP would be an easy solution.

However a more complex websites needs a lot of tweaking and prior knowledge. To learn the software itself I suggest for you get a Virtual Private server, where you personally will select the software you want work with, for instance CentOs. As you will not need to adjust the hardware and other external thingies, you can deepen the knowledge by setting your very own server and having full access to the software side of the server. 

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no guys i want to know that, what softewaire should i use to make a server like linus is using a ssd bsed server to host this website, my exact requirements are that which  software should I use to host my website.   

try this: http://localhost/

if it doesn't work, or you want to learn why or how it works, follow the guide:

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772350(v=ws.10).aspx

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It depends on what framework you are going to build your website with. If you plan on using on something like VB.net/ASP.net you will need a windows computer (preferably with windows server) running Microsofts IIS.

If you plan on using anything else I'd recommend a linux box (CentOS does especially well for web hosting) running Apache.

But that's only part of the story. If you really plan on hosting a website from your home you should also be investing a good chunk of money into a robust hardware firewall. A web-server is not something to trifle with and very honestly it doesn't sound like you have anywhere near the required knowledge to even start making simple web-pages let alone hosting a web server. Leave it to the professionals so that you make sure things stay secure. If you are really interested in it, take some classes at a university and become a professional. Seriously just don't. Heck I am an IT and Networking professional and I still wouldn't even consider running a web-server from home. It's not practical or safe to do.

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Guys I wanted to know how to make a hosting server?????

can any one help me out. A hosting server such a linustechtips.com ssd based machine that is holding this website, I have the machine but which softwaire should I use to host my website.

You need to have pro windows. Once you do, you'll go to iis manager and add a new website. You'll need to buy a domain or just use your ipv4 address.

 

 

 

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I do at home and I'm only 15.

Do you have your server running on it's own dedicated public IP that is completely segmented from the rest of your home network? It should be.

 

Do you have a good hardware firewall that is actively monitored 24/7? If not you should and without you are at serious risk of a breach. And since you probably don't have it on a dedicated public IP that means the rest of your network is at serious risk also. I wouldn't log into a bank or paypal on that network if I were you. 

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Do you have your server running on it's own dedicated public IP that is completely segmented from the rest of your home network? It should be.

Do you have a good hardware firewall that is actively monitored 24/7? If not you should and without you are at serious risk of a breach. And since you probably don't have it on a dedicated public IP that means the rest of your network is at serious risk also. I wouldn't log into a bank or paypal on that network if I were you.

It's on its own wan, and I'm running a pfsense router. It doesn't have its own IP but I'm not worried about security.

 

 

 

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