Thread: How to run my own web server

hi,

i am newbie to this forum and just now i started to explore these kind of network stuffs.

i want to run a web server of my own. i have Airtel broadband connection with a static ip. The ports are also open to use.

i don't know how to run a web server from my machine, so that i can access from anywhere.

does i need any other hardware,..

please guide me

what kind of server and service are you thinking to host..?
ex : are you thinking of letting other people open their websites on your server or just want to host your own site or anything of that kind....

Kindly provide the full details of what you want...
dont be shy try to convince other in which ever way you can...there is nothing like you have to be formal etc...

To host your own server you need to buy a server first then bandwidth from service provider like per sec how much bandwidth you want & many other factors so kindly give full info on what you want...!

i just want to run my own site, that's all

i have Airtel broadband 512 kbps connection.

my machine is connected to a hub through which its connected to internet.

i am running IIS in my machine. my application is in ASP. i hope this will do.

Please mention the modem/router you use.
Check in Advanced options
NAT/Virtual server/port triggering
DDNS ( very useful ) etc are available.

You know more than me on this subject.
Anyway have a look at this link.
and see the steps involved

for guidance.

DIYwebserver - build and run your own webserver from home dsl broadband connection using windows, apache, IIS, FTP, email server and more

I am using Beetel 110BXI ADSL2+ROUTER

thanks for the guidence. i will look into those pages and get back for further queries

Originally Posted by Narendrakumar

I am using Beetel 110BXI ADSL2+ROUTER

thanks for the guidence. i will look into those pages and get back for further queries

Hi,

First of all you need good Broadband connection.
You are supposed to keep your pc on 24 X 7 and have to deal with to keep it cool.

First of all you have to install IIS or Apache or Wamp, choice is yours.

Here are the links for configuring Apache Web Server:

Link 1

Link 2

Here are the links for configuring IIS to host your website:

Link 1

Link 2

According to me this is good one, read carefully

Link 3

I hope this helps!!

Originally Posted by Narendrakumar

i just want to run my own site, that's all

i have Airtel broadband 512 kbps connection.

my machine is connected to a hub through which its connected to internet.

i am running IIS in my machine. my application is in ASP. i hope this will do.

You r done with almost everything. just 1 thing is left..virtual server configuration.

1. Use static IP in your computer
2. In your modem page, you will find an option to configure "Virtual Server". Click that.
2. Configure options to open port "80" and forwarded to your system IP address (i dont ve that modem. if you post virtual server page, i fill the details)
3. Save and reboot (sometimes it picks the new configuration after restart)
4. After rebooting, open myIPaddress.com: What is my IP address? How do I find my IP address? and note the public IP. This is IP address for users to reach your webserver. But this IP will not work locally for you.
5. But you can test in some proxy sites..like Free Proxy Server - Surf The Web Anonymously - Protect Your Privacy!. Here type your http://public_ip

@narendrakumar
Try also the DDNS option. available in 110BX1

sorry i am can't able to understand and proceed further.

the hub is cionnected to modem.

we connected three machines to that hub along with ip 192.168.1.2, 192.168.1.3, 192.168.1.4

my IIS is in 192.168.1.3 and it is accessible to other two machines.

what i need to do with static ip and modem and all.

please guide me

Originally Posted by Narendrakumar

sorry i am can't able to understand and proceed further.

the hub is cionnected to modem.

we connected three machines to that hub along with ip 192.168.1.2, 192.168.1.3, 192.168.1.4

my IIS is in 192.168.1.3 and it is accessible to other two machines.

what i need to do with static ip and modem and all.

please guide me

The better way is to connect your IIS machine directly to modem and config the modem as bridge mode and set the static ip in your IIS machine and from second NIC card connect to hub or switch. if you have second NIC or you can put new NIC it cost around Rs. 150 only.

Your problem is solved. enjoy... but dont forget to ICS internet connection sharing... to give access to other system on your network..

Originally Posted by Narendrakumar

sorry i am can't able to understand and proceed further.

Which part are you not able to understand? Your setup is perfectly fine. Only thing you have to do is "Add Virtual Server Configuration in Modem"

1. Access your modem like this http://192.168.1.1
2. Provide username/password as admin/admin or admin/password
3. After successful login, navigate to sub options and post me "Virtual Server" Page screen.

I guide you then

I'm not really sure about the specifics of the beetel modem that airtel provides but I strongly believe that after the server is all set up and ready you could just forward port 80 from the modem to the particular server's ip address.


And then if you have a domain name already just go to your control panel and change the A record to point to your IP address

i thought such a nice call to work out! but the guy suddenly disappeared

learn MCSA(2003) 1 and 2 paper then you can understand the concept this is the best option...

Originally Posted by skap

Which part are you not able to understand? Your setup is perfectly fine. Only thing you have to do is "Add Virtual Server Configuration in Modem"

1. Access your modem like this http://192.168.1.1
2. Provide username/password as admin/admin or admin/password
3. After successful login, navigate to sub options and post me "Virtual Server" Page screen.

I guide you then

hi can u explain me step by step after this,
how to do the port forwarding ?

I am thinking to host a simple ASP.Net based website where people can log in and read old Indian books (in simple html pages) for free.
I am having a higher end machine and windows 2003 Standard edition and huge backup UPS. (so hardware side is fulfilled)
What I am planning to use is BSNL 8Mbps Business 4000 plan initially. Specifications below:-
Bandwidth :- 1 Mbps/ Upton 8 Mbps
Static IP address = one
Domain name = one
I have few questions
1. Is the bandwidth is sufficient for user to log in and view html pages.( I suppose about 50 users initially)
2. Bsnl says it provide Domain Name( that should mean I can have my site name as "indianbooks.in") or I have to pay some charges for it to some other authority.
3. Can my server be used as a email server (to send my users free Email alerts about new books). If so can you guide me how.
4. And last how to use static IP to configure my IIS in windows 2003 so that my website can go on-line.
If any other suggestion…please provide me.

more later.

I think you should opt for a webhosting service. But if you find that house server a better option, you will need to work a little with your dynamic ip(ip changes every now and than)you can have an account of cjb.net and download their ip updater software(don use their url services) you can sign up with no-ip.com or at freedns.afraid.org also for doing this dynamic thing to static. You can host your house server. For this you should have preferably a windows 03 server edition. Or you can try linux. Ip updater is must for doing such things. A flawless net connection with better back up and virus free environment. It takes alot of infrastructural investment. So pls listen me and go for reliable hosting plans.

Originally Posted by rakesh_sharma23

I am thinking to host a simple ASP.Net based website where people can log in and read old Indian books (in simple html pages) for free.
I am having a higher end machine and windows 2003 Standard edition and huge backup UPS. (so hardware side is fulfilled)
What I am planning to use is BSNL 8Mbps Business 4000 plan initially. Specifications below:-
Bandwidth :- 1 Mbps/ Upton 8 Mbps
Static IP address = one
Domain name = one
I have few questions
1. Is the bandwidth is sufficient for user to log in and view html pages.( I suppose about 50 users initially)
2. Bsnl says it provide Domain Name( that should mean I can have my site name as "indianbooks.in") or I have to pay some charges for it to some other authority.
3. Can my server be used as a email server (to send my users free Email alerts about new books). If so can you guide me how.
4. And last how to use static IP to configure my IIS in windows 2003 so that my website can go on-line.
If any other suggestion…please provide me.

omg!
just didnt read all your post and now i read you want to go with Bsnl's. I hope you are not new,but friend what you are paying to bsnl, you will get just always more than that if you have airtel as your isp and a webhosting(not Bsnl obviously) their hosting is pathetic and just in a day or two you will start crying and feel regretful of your act. Pls go for a plan with airtel broadband or anything that suits your needs. And go for a private hosting etc. I don even know this govt guys even maintain their hosting services or not. Customer care is pathetic and they are cruel and rude and definitly play with the customers patience and money Ofcourse. Pls listen.

Thanks for your reply.
Sir, Bsnl is the only broadband service in my city(Jodhpur, Rajasthan), It has a plan with bandwidth of 8Mbps. and it provids Static Ip Address and one Domain Name free.

I have made plans for my website and i am zero in web-server...
So please provide me some guidence.
I have talked airtel guys in Jodhpur, they will give me reply 2moro abouit Airtel Broadband.

Thanking
Rakesh Sharma

There are many web hosting services which you can bank on. For an example: hostgator.

Originally Posted by meetdilip

There are many web hosting services which you can bank on. For an example: hostgator.

yes this is what i am indeed telling him. Hosting on our Great Bsnl servers. They will take money and their complex customer care and services are crazy.

Get a $10 domain from godaddy.com and get $10 per month hosting package from hostgator.

Hosting from home is not a good idea besides being expensive its not a very smart thing to do... if it was that easy to host websites from home then all the hosting companies would have shut shop by now... even in developed countries where they have 20mbps+ speed home connection its still not a good idea I would say.

Data centres are meant for just that thing.

All in all "jiska kaam usiko saaje"

I have made plans for my website and i am zero in web-server...

A web server can be hosted on an ADSL line with static IP addresses for broadband connection. (Static IP addresses are available in Business 5000 and Business 9000 plans) Although it is technically possible but not recommended specially for important or heavy usage service. ADSL is asymmetric service with upstream rates much lower than downstream rates. In the business plan upstream rate is 128 kbps and with usual contention ratio, performance can be poor if many users try to access the web server. As it is not a recommended use, BSNL would not support maintenance complaints in such cases.

From BSNL tariff page FAQ broadband section.

agree with others , that its not a good idea to host from home.


But you can try "Easy File sharing server"

> fecility to create login ID n password, with permissions
> Board/Forum like appearence
> Chat fecility
> both HTTP and HTTPS (secure) fecility available.
> very easy to use/configure.

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