What software do I need?

forum_owner · 3rd July 2005

I am looking for a new host but after talking to my boss at work he has said I can have one of the old servers (unknown spec) and have it on the lease line there. This would be great for me then I don't have to worry about space or bandwidth issues I now have.

What software do I need and how much does it cost?

My site is run on a Linux server at the moment but if I was to host it myself I think I would go back to a Win platform.
I also need mySQL.

I am a real newbie but will learn anything if I need to. This time last year I knew nothing about forums and now I own and run one

Any info is really appreciated, thank you

Karl · 3rd July 2005

If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it, it could well end up costing you your job, if you stick a server on your companies leased line, and you can't properly secure it, you could bring endless pain to the company, which could ultimately end in you loosing your job (Gross Negligence anyone?).

forum_owner · 3rd July 2005

Sorry I also should add the the network guy at work has said he will help me with it and my boss is my dad so they would not let me loose too much

excalabyte · 3rd July 2005

Hope this helps you

This is instructions how to install apache (Linux's Web Server) on win2000 or XP however im sure its the some for most Windows OS's

http://mpcon.org/apacheguide/

Or you can use Windows 2000/XP IIS Web Server

http://www.webwizguide.com/asp/tutor..._winXP_pro.asp

forum_owner · 4th July 2005

Thanks

I will have a read of those

JonWitte · 4th July 2005

In the interests of balance

http://www.linuxforum.com/lamp-manual.php