server....?

[gogobrent]

Hi,
I´m kinda new with serves because I always used Hosingsites for my websites. But I was think of maybe buying a server..
so I have (verry n00b) questions:
1. You don´t have to upload anything the only thing you have to do is put the file in the right folder , right?
2. Is there an bandwith limit?
3. Can I use a server as a normal PC too?
4. If I want an ok speed what kind of server do I need?
5. Is it hard to geth youre server online?
6. If you don´t have an domain name for youre server will the URL be : http://123.23.344.23 (IP adress) ?
7. Do you connect youre server to youre PC?

I´m also looking for some n00b guides :p
Thanks in advance!!:)

[mrmazur]

Hey Gogo brent, don't have much time so I'll just give you the quick answers to your questions.

1. Depending on how you have it setup. If you're working directly on the server then yes, just save the files in the right directory (folder). If you're working on another system on the same LAN that your server's on then you can move the files over the network (to your server; just make sure you set the permissions to the folder correctly).

2. Bandwidth limit will primarily be determined by the type of broadband connection you have (T3, T1, Cable, DSL, etc.)

3. Yes you could use the server as a normal PC too. However if you anticipate a lot of traffic or if you'll be running a resource intensive application then I would not recommend that. Dedicate your server to be what it is...a Server.

4. Ok speed...this will all depend on what you want to accomplish with this server.

5. No, it's not hard to get the server online. Some basic networking know how will get you up in no time ;)

6. Yes the URL will be in the form of an IP address. Depending on your LAN setup you may have to do some port forwarding and some other router configuration adjustments to make your server accessible from the internet.

7. Avoid this if you could to limit the number of entry points (Security Issues) to your Server.

SECURE YOUR NETWORK...one thing that you should not overlook.

Hope this helps a little.

[gogobrent]

thanks mrmazur for answering my questions!:)
Can you tell me what this things mean?
1. ? channel scsi
2. SCA Disks
3. eth card
4. raid-card
5. SCSI Controller
6. IDE Controller
7. SCSI Hard disk
Thanks in advance!:)

[PeOfEo]

Originally posted by gogobrent
thanks mrmazur for answering my questions!:)
Can you tell me what this things mean?
1. ? channel scsi
2. SCA Disks
3. eth card
4. raid-card
5. SCSI Controller
6. IDE Controller
7. SCSI Hard disk
Thanks in advance!:)
1.http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/SCSI.html
2.http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/SCA.html
3. By eth I think you mean ethernet? It is your network card in a nut shell.
4. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/R/RAID.html a raid card is just a pci card that you can connect devices too, there are of course different types of raid cards and different interfaces.
5. I defined scsi before, it is just a type of interface.
6. Ide is another interface, it is the most common.
7. A hard drive that uses a scsi interface.


also SATA is a commonly used interface, I use it myself.



I am running my own webserver right now, too actually. Basically I have a stand alone server, it is just a p4 pc sitting on my floor by my desk, it has no moniter or anything, I can control it remotely with a program called tightvnc (kind of like remote desktop). Here is it's url http://quasi-ke.servebeer.com . It's os is windows advanced server 2000. You do not need a special os to run a server, you can run your every day windows or get your hands on a free os like freebsd or any linux distribution. I chose windows advanced server 2000 because I use IIS (internet information server) to run asp.net. IIS is a microsoft product and I need a good ms server os to run is decently (xp pro comes with it but it has a 10 user cap). There are no technological bounds to running your own server, a server can run from any pc, but I do not suggest it. The reason why I do not is because this pc would have to run 24/7 and you can't use it for much else. I mean if you want to play a game you no longer have a server bcause it is too laggy to be used by someone over the internet. Unless you really want the contol of having the box at your fingertips get a hosting plan, it can be very reliable, has a faster line then the average person can afford, be more secure, and be about the same in price when you figure in the cost of your box and electric bills.

[MstrBob]

Getting and running your own server is fine. There's nothing wrong with it, I plan on doing it sooner or later. But I really don't suggest it for anything other than a hobby website at the most. Perhaps the most limiting factor you'll find is your internet speed. Hosting companies pay big bills for internet infastructure with huge upload capabilities. You hook up a server to say, cable internet, and then include your browsing, then your server will lag like hell if it gets a decent amount of users.

Peo's right, hosting cost the same, if not less than, having your own server. Hosting is very cheap if you shop around and reliable. Do you have a backup generator, backup internet, high-end servers, with a team of skilled technicians monitoring everything 24/7? I'm not saying you shouldn't, it's a great learning experience, but you probably won't want it for any website that'll have a number of people using it.

[theuedimaster]

Remember, your isp might not like you having a lot of traffic. Check with them first to see what their bandwidth "limit" for you is, before they shut you down.