If you buy a domain name, then how would you set your computer as a server rather then getting a hosting plan. Is this easy? and how much it will cost me monthly?
2007-05-16 23:58:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Depends what you have allready. Do you have a fast internet connection? Do you have a static ip or a dynamic ip. Do you have a rooter ? There are many things you need to know. I personally reccomend a cheap Hosting plan at the beginning. You can learn more and more then. I talk here from experience bcuz i was once in the same situation. Even if you make your own server with less experience you have a high risk to get hacked. To make a Server out of your Computer i reccomend Lampp ( Linux ) or Xampp ( Windows ) - Its an installer that installs apache2, mysql , phpmyadmin and all the stuff you need.Good for making web sites at a localhost.You can also use it as a server for your domain but like i said its risky and i would learn about it first. Maybe this helps - http://www.apachefriends.org/ is the site where u get xammp for win. Its Free
Oh and for the domain try dyndns.org its a dynamic dns service its free also.
2007-05-17 00:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by _Sonic_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need them to point the NameServer to your internet IP address.
2007-05-17 00:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yahoo is one who can help you. Go to yahoo services/webhosting....
Should be about $10/month.
2007-05-17 00:25:40 · answer #3 · answered by ;-) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋