Okay, I registered a domain name and I want to know if I HAVE TO have someone else host the domain name? If so, WHY!?!? Yahoo.com, godaddy.com and other sites do not have to have their name hosted, why do I have to have a host? why can't I just host it myself? Please, any insight or technical details will be greatly appreciated. I am a newbie and I do not want to be screwed over.
2007-05-12 13:52:35 · 5 answers · asked by Artic Heat 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Yes, sorry I did not add more info. I have two servers. Bought them from Dell, Dell told me that even with the servers, I needed someone to host my domain. I did not understqnd this.....this is why I asked.
2007-05-12 15:58:16 · update #1
OK I have a different answer than the guys above.
All you need to host your own site is linux. Pick the edition but any stable one is fine, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS all will do a good job and allow you to build an inexpensive server.. In fact any ol 1gig processor machine with a good Hd can be a good server as long as your site is not really LOADED.
In addition you need a good solid bandwidth connection -- You will have to have a business class dsl or better line T1 would do fine for a start. Remember for your webserver the OUTBOUND speed is the issue not the download speed so get at least 768 outbound to start with and at least two IP addresses (one for your site and primary dns server, one for the secondary dns) Once that is in place your almost ready.
You will need to remember that if power goes off your server will also so you will need a backup power source. A really good UPS with a 2-4 hour reserve will work. If you dont mind that your site goes off line then dont worry about it.
You will need to setup the server (a cheap comupter will work but I would tell you to buy a good used server they are available many places for 400-1000 for a good one) Instal linux, setup security, setup monitoring software, setup firewall software, setup the email system, setup your website. Since you will have to have a fixed IP you need to setup the ethernet adapter correctly and bind the second IP to it for your secondary dns server.
Or you can pay 10-20 / month for someone to do this for you and avoid all the setup time and need for additional bandwidth and system administration etc.
2007-05-12 16:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hosting is paying for a little bit of space on some companys server to hold or deliver your files (and or email) to your web visitors.
You can host it your self but you will find that it will cost less and be more secure to have someone host it for you. It is also very technical to setup your own in house web hosting.
2007-05-12 20:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by sjoyce131 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you will need to have a substantial server for reliability running web server, php, mysql etc preferably, on a high speed broadband connection. You then need to pay extra for a fixed IP address or no one will find you. You might need to pay even more for a business broadband account before you can have a fixed address. You need to set port forwarding on the router to your private ip address, you should set this fixed as well, just to be sure. You then have to decide how to handle emails. The ports you need open are going to be web (80), ftp maybe, smtp (security must be tight on this or you will end up barred as an open spam relay) pop3 and any others you want to offer. The firewall must also expose these ports. You will be entirely on your own when something fails.
2007-05-12 21:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to host a site you need to have a server. Servers are very large and very expensive pieces of equipment. Think of it as a giant computer that stores the data for hundreds of sites and acts as a relay.
Yahoo.com etc ARE hosted, but companies that large usually have their OWN servers.
As a "newbie", you need to pay someone else to host your site on their server. There are lots of cheap hosting packages out there, scout around and find yourself a good deal.
2007-05-12 20:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by Spazzcat 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you already have a domain name places like...
http://awardspace.com
and
http://freehostia.com
can host your site for free.
You need a Host to hold your files. (like pix and stuff)
Domain name is just the website name.
If you're doing a blog http://blogger.com
now allows you to attach your domain name to your blog.
2007-05-13 06:00:48 · answer #5 · answered by audio1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋