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 Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:36 am Post subject: HTTP server Decision |
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Hi Experts,
Years back I ran IIS for a few years and am familiar with the general
principles of web serving. I also ran my own DNS server, mail server
etc. This time however I am looking for something simple - a web server
only. I downloaded Apache and later came across:
"This HTTP Server is designed to run under 2000/XP, you can host a
folder with it and specify the hosting port. It has features like
Directory Browsing and low memory usage during file transfers. HTTP
Server is designed to handle multiple connections." at
http://sourceforge.net/projects/httpsv/
I get the impression that this is a simple server and may be just what I
need.
Currently I have a DSL connection and it appears that I have a fixed IP#.
Presumably I would need to change the IP number-domain-name setting on a
DNS server out there somewhere. I am dropping my current web host.
Would I need anything else?
TIA
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:02 pm Post subject: Re: HTTP server Decision |
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"RF" <RF@Den.con> wrote in message
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Currently I have a DSL connection and it appears that I have a fixed IP#.
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Are you 100% sure about that? Most domestic ISPs change your IP address
every now and then, in which case you will need to use a service like
no-ip.com or dyndns.com.
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Would I need anything else?
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I don't think so. Apache should be all you need (and some security!) |
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RF
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| Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:00 pm Post subject: Re: HTTP server Decision |
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LiquidEyes wrote:
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"RF" <RF@Den.con> wrote in message
news:9LnZi.5263$3Z2.4016@nlpi069.nbdc.sbc.com...
Currently I have a DSL connection and it appears that I have a fixed IP#.
Are you 100% sure about that? Most domestic ISPs change your IP address
every now and then, in which case you will need to use a service like
no-ip.com or dyndns.com.
Would I need anything else?
I don't think so. Apache should be all you need (and some security!)
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Thanks LE for your comments.
I will monitor the IP# in the next few days to see what happens.
I downloaded and setup the very simple HTTP server and will try it soon.
Thanks for the reminder about no-ip.com and dyndns.com. Will check them
out.
Back again soon.
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