Someone help with configuring a DNS server

haryoh · 02-15-2006, 11:54 PM

Hi every one, i have a domain name which i want to use on my computer to host my site and other websites with ftps. but i just don't know how to come about it now... please someone should help me. it seems confusing.

stormrider_may · 02-16-2006, 04:39 AM

What do you wanna know? Can you explain better?

If you have problems with bind, tell me, i almost killed myself because of it

haryoh · 02-16-2006, 05:20 PM

hi, thanks for replying... I just want to have my website on it. just a webserver and also FTP server... including mailserver

michaelk · 02-16-2006, 05:29 PM

Do you have a static or dynamic IP address?
Is this a typical home broadband connection i.e cable or DSL?
Do you have a router or any other hardware besides a modem between the internet and the PC?
Does your ISP allow webservers?

haryoh · 02-16-2006, 05:31 PM

yes i do and infact i just registered a domain name.

haryoh · 02-16-2006, 05:32 PM

well, it's DSL and the ISP is Comcast. i'm not sure if they support that or what do you?

haryoh · 02-16-2006, 05:34 PM

are you still there Michaelk?

michaelk · 02-16-2006, 05:40 PM

You really didn't answer my questions.
Are you using a router?
I assume you have a dynamic IP address.
I also do not believe comcast blocks port 80.

haryoh · 02-16-2006, 05:44 PM

no, i don't use a router

michaelk · 02-16-2006, 06:11 PM

There are services like noip.com and dyndns.com that specialize in providing DNS for dynamic IP sites. A client runs on your PC that updates their nameserver when your IP changes. These sites are usually free when using their domains but charge a fee for yours. I really haven't spent much time investigating all of the sites. I use noip.com.

Since your not using a router just make sure your firewall allows incomming traffic for webserver, ftp and mailserver traffic.

michaelk · 02-16-2006, 06:25 PM

More information is required if you need help configuring the servers and any additional applications.

What linux distribution / version you are running?
Did you select a webserver or ftp server when you installed the OS? apache is the webserver of choice but there are several ftp servers. What are you going to do with this webserver? Do you need a database?

I wasn't paying attention. I guess your running knoppix.

haryoh · 02-16-2006, 10:24 PM

yes i'll need a database. and thanks for that..