I have my own computer with PHP, MySQL, Apache, Filezilla, and Mercury installed and it works fine. I already have a website at a remote hosting site and it works great except it is a shared server and often very slow. I wanted to move all of my website that uses PHP, MySQL and Apache to my own computer because 1 I get a ton more space, 2 I barely use it, and 3 there is a local computer store in town that I think would be able to provide the internet and DNS-stuff for my computer. I want to know what the requirements are. I have Windows XP, 256 MB of RAM, 1 55 GB and 1 8 GB harddrive, and 1.3 GHz (i think). I mainly want to put it on my computer because I can do anything with it, including mail which i couldn't use with the other and plenty of other things.
2006-10-14 07:40:07 · 9 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Edit: The harddrives are actually (one) 55 GB hard drive and (one) 8 GB hard drive, with a total of 63 GB. I think I have an extra 128 MB or RAM, or maybe even 256 MB, so I think I'm ok or close in that area. I am not hosting the server at my house, there is a PC store and I am probably going to have my server there with them providing the Internet. I know Linux is better, and I am probably going to get their help in installing Linux soon.
2006-10-15 05:29:14 · update #1
your system would meet the requirements.
2006-10-14 07:42:30 · answer #1 · answered by Michael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your system specs are:
Windows XP
1.3 Ghz processor
235 GB space (assuming you didn't omit the decimals... Otherwise it's 2.35 GB)
256 MB's RAM
Most "Server Class" systems are really overpowered for normally overpowered for normal users, but good for online servers. Here's my thoughts.
Processor: A little on the slow side, but good for moderately small traffic (50 users or less at an estimate). If you can afford it, I suggest upgrading it as a faster processor will mean faster service for your users.
HD space: If you have 2.35 GB's of space... get another hard drive as some community websites can easily use 2-4 GB's just from user data unless you're keep up-to-date on stuff (by deleting old files / posts). If you have 235 GB's, your doing great!
RAM: NEEDS AN UPGRADE! Increase it to about 1024 MB's (1 GB) or more in order to help everybody out! The more RAM you have, the more services & more users you can handle at one time.
Other suggestions: You'll want to pick up an Anti-Virus & a Firewall program to help secure your server. Since your server will be available for everybody, it could pick up a virus from an unruly or an unsuspecting user (that's infected with a virus). Also, you don't want hackers getting in either! Since your server will be connected to your network, anything your server picks up could spread to your other (or private) computers.
The only other things you'll want to do is pound the out details with your ISP, especially for bandwidth limits (Shoot for 15-30 times your space allotment) & transmission speeds (as you'll need a lot more upload speed to support multiple users on your site). You can buy a domain name from http://www.godaddy.com for $10 / yr (discounts available if you buy in a 5 or 10-year block).
2006-10-14 08:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by TStodden 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any system meets the requirement, however the better the system the better service your computer will provide to its audience.
If you want to provide better service then get a faster motherboard or overclock your PC. Also get more RAM. And Linux is a better OS for a server.
2006-10-14 07:50:07 · answer #3 · answered by Robin C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need Windows Server operating system, which is very expensive (thousands of dollars) or you have to switch to Linux, and if you host email you need web mail hosting software, which is also very expensive. I would say at least upgrade to 1 GB of RAM for a web server, and you will need a dedicated line like t1.
2006-10-14 07:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have it all. All you need is a connection to the internet. If you have a dedicated ip address then you are done. If the ip address is DHCP'd to you then you can go to dyndns.com (I'm sure there are others) and set up your domain name from there. It's free if you're not too picky about the name.
Make sure you keep up with your security. Once you go live you'll start getting hits and people trying to guess passwords... it's pretty scary to look at your log files!
-jose-
ps: feel free to email me with questions (although I use Linux)
2006-10-14 07:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any gadget meets the requirement, notwithstanding the further constructive the gadget the further constructive service your computer will furnish to its target market. in case you want to furnish extra constructive service then get a faster motherboard or overclock your computer. also get extra RAM. And Linux is a extra constructive OS for a server.
2016-12-04 20:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your internet connection is a "home, personal" connection, your agreement with your ISP says you won't run any servers. And most block the standard ports. To do it correctly, you will probably have to pay them a little extra for a static IP address and the permission to run the server.
2006-10-14 07:52:24 · answer #7 · answered by Ken H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a fast internet connection. For any help add me on:
jamesleggit@hotmail.com
2006-10-14 07:43:18 · answer #8 · answered by jim_walks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A static IP address do you have it.
2006-10-14 07:48:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋