Building a server...
Hi folks-
My dad is a computer technician, and has built several systems for clients, so I thought maybe he could build me up a server for my site...I have some questions, if you don't mind. 
- What platform do you suggest? (WinNT, *nix?)
- What type of processor to go with?
- What kind of line speed? (On dial-up right now, getting cable soon hopefully.)
- Co-location? Do most ISPs do that?
This server is for http://www.caseynet.com. Right now it's not a heavily visited site, but I am getting tired of the virtual hosting restrictions. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
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Casey Hansen
http://www.caseynet.com
"Computer geeks with attuitude"
Casey Hansen
http://www.caseynet.com
"Computer geeks with attuitude"
Anonymous posted this at 02:08 — 22nd January 2000.
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Ok, my feature hit-list first:
But make sure you´ll get a fixed IP-adress, otherwise your name-servers won´t work.
-Platform: OpenBSD or Solaris
-Processor: A P200 should do very fine for one website.
-Misc: 6GB HDD, slow spinning, 128MB RAM
-Line: see next one
-ISPs: I think DIDS is going to offer server-housing, maybe Chad can give you some more info on this. But if you can make it to get a line with at least 2Mbit for less money, no prob
forgot something?
Patrick
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Maverick posted this at 03:36 — 22nd January 2000.
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You'll probably need to look into co-locating or some sort of leased line. A cable modem just won't do it. Even if it can handle the bandwidth, odds are the cable company won't allow it. Mine was quite clear on that when I signed up for cable internet service. They check usage patterns and bandwidth consumption and will shut down service to homes using cable service to house a website. Make sure you find out from your cable company IN ADVANCE before you try to use your account for a server. Since with broadband you're probably dealing with a monopoly, you can't afford to get your account cancelled and get stuck with dial-up service. Be careful.
Vincent Puglia posted this at 01:08 — 24th January 2000.
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Hi, //eager to jump in//
Anyone know any good books? Want 2:
a beginner's (ala 'So you want to set up a server, huh?') and a definitive guide (reference-type)
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Anonymous posted this at 02:00 — 24th January 2000.
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I can recommend O´Reilly´s ´Apache- The definitive guide´ about the server-software, but everything else (domains blah blah) is not documented AFAIK.
later
Patrick
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Vincent Puglia posted this at 03:04 — 25th January 2000.
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Thank you, Patrick
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Y-2-Casey posted this at 03:24 — 27th January 2000.
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Hey again
Does anyone know what the cost might be to say, have the server housed at my local-isp? I tried calling...but they aren't open, and well, I'm bored and might as well post..
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Casey Hansen
http://www.caseynet.com
"Computer geeks with attuitude"
Casey Hansen
http://www.caseynet.com
"Computer geeks with attuitude"
Justin S posted this at 15:18 — 27th January 2000.
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Hey- interesting thread
I've used the books "Mastering Red Hat Linux 6" and "Apache Server For Dummies." I've found them to be a great help in setting up my servers...
As for a line, I've NEVER seen a cable modem company allow you to host websites. You'd be better of co-locating it at your local ISP or something. It should cost a few hundred. For example: once my hosting company launches we will offer 9 co-location plans...
SMALL:
10 GB Bandwidth
10 IP's
$195 setup / $125 month
So that is probably want you want to look for in terms of co-location prices. Hope this helps!
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Justin S.
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