Webserver

[teengeek88]

I have my website on yahoo free right now but i am interested in putting videos oon the website. i think i need to setup a webserver....how exactly do i go about doing that?

Thanks in advance!

[Mickwish]

All you need is a PC with an internet connection (preferably 24/7 for both) and webserver (http server) software (Apache is the best, IMO). Can run Apache under windows or *nix, whatever your pleasure.

Oh, and you need an interent connection that lerts you server pages. Port 80 has to be open tothe outside world, so if you use a firewall make sure it will allow pages out.

Running a webserver is easy. Securing it form outrside nasties is harder. A dedicated PC for webserving is best, so you can turn off all the services and stuff that might cause probs. And *nix is safer and easier to keep safe that windoze.

Once you have the hardware setup, and the web server software running, just follow the application's instructions to put the webpages in the right place.

Good luck, and have fun, whatever you do!

Cheers
Mick

[teengeek88]

Wow, Thanks alot Mick!

Do I have to be a hardened Linux user to use this Apache Software? I am learning linux now, but i want to get started on this ASAP.

Thanks again!

[Mickwish]

Nah, it always helps to be a linux guru , but if you use a recent distro like Mandrake or Redhat, installing and configuring Apache isn't that hard. There are some pretty good howtos on the net, like this one.

Some of the newest distros come with Apache already compiled and installed, so check the version you will use to see if it is already.

Cheers
Mick