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Old 08-04-2001, 12:51 AM   #1
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setting up a server


ok, i have all of my html files and such in my root document...now how do i make it to where the public can connect to it and read stuff and download files?

i use a modem to connect to the internet, so theres no fancy networking hardware...what do i need to do to make my pages public on my box?
 
Old 08-07-2001, 03:25 AM   #2
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I am assuming you use apache...all you really have to do is obtain a staic i.p. address of your own.

Tell your isp to add an entry in thier DNS server that points your i.p.address to your machine.

you say you use a modem, this is all good and well but you must make sure your connection to the internet is always live.


Never done it like this but im sure this'll do it

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Old 08-07-2001, 02:28 PM   #3
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static isp?

do they charge yu for a permanent ip address?
 
Old 08-07-2001, 06:44 PM   #4
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they might not even offer that service. Your best bet is to call them and ask them. I know my service provider did not offer it. Plus if you are expecting alot of trafic, downloads, uploads i dont think 56K is enough. I'd recomend DSL or Cable.
 
Old 08-07-2001, 07:19 PM   #5
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Hi

You probably get some free web space as part of your ISP deal. Use that, so your machine isn't exposed to malicious types. If you don't get space, there are loads of places that do free hosting.

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Old 08-07-2001, 07:22 PM   #6
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You can check out www.tucows.com

I saw a program that will upload your ip address to a web site so it will link to your machine.

At least I think thats how it would work.
 
Old 08-07-2001, 07:28 PM   #7
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thats a good idea to use the space his isp provides for him, but if he wants to learn linux, i think its a better idea to do it on his own.
 
Old 08-08-2001, 03:27 AM   #8
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Here in the UK, i think some providers charge about 10 pounds per month, some Dial up ISP's give you the service for free(i am talking about a static IP address)

I do agree you should host your own web as opposed to using a web-host. Yep i would also use a faster connection method to connect to the internet, i.e cable adsl, but this can always be done later.

My advice to you is to contact your dial-up ISP's where you live and ask them if they can arrange a static ip address with your dial up account. Most will say no, but you should find some

CHeers
 
Old 08-08-2001, 06:07 PM   #9
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dyndns...

i tried dyndns.org and this seems to be a quick fix... they route your dynamic ip adress everytime you log on. i still havent been able to get in touch with bellsout.net to find out about static ip...

can yu get a static ip if you only have a modem dial-up?
 
Old 08-09-2001, 01:03 PM   #10
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You should be able to get that but i doubt your ISP will do that. If they set their ips for dynamic ips (which is cheaper and easier for them) they will not be able to give you a static ip. But some of them have both (i think). So it depends on your provider. Correct me if i am wrong
 
  


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