smithxi Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 i've had my website running for some time now, and i'm wondering if i can avoid server charges by turning my computer into the server. is this possible with a program called iis? just wondering if it's possible for a web page to pull files from my computer when the domain is listed? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilifrei64 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 yes.. the problem that you may run into is if you dont have a static ip address then you will have to order up DNS management for your domain with a dynamic dns provider. You can do this a number of ways.. Either IIS or Apache.. if you are a beginner, then i recommend IIS. If you know what apache can do for you... use apache. Then all you would need to do is migrate your website to your home pc and forward the ports you need(most likely just port 80) to your computer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithxi Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 my ip always remains the same, which one is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartoonite Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 my ip always remains the same, which one is that?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>If your IP always stays the same, it is a static IP address.If your IP ever changes, it is a dynamic IP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithxi Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 (edited) yes.. the problem that you may run into is if you dont have a static ip address then you will have to order up DNS management for your domain with a dynamic dns provider. You can do this a number of ways.. Either IIS or Apache.. if you are a beginner, then i recommend IIS. If you know what apache can do for you... use apache. Then all you would need to do is migrate your website to your home pc and forward the ports you need(most likely just port 80) to your computer<{POST_SNAPBACK}>where can i download IIS? and is it free?i know it's a microsoft product and that it comes with nt, but does it come with xp or office or anything? Edited September 12, 2005 by smithxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartoonite Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 (edited) where can i download IIS? and is it free?i know it's a microsoft product and that it comes with nt, but does it come with xp or office or anything?IIS is a part of Windows XP Pro. I'm not sure if it is included with XP Home, but I don't believe so. It can be installed via the Windows Components Wizard. Edited September 12, 2005 by Cartoonite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithxi Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 sweeeet. i just saved like 100 bucks a year. thanks a ton you guys. let me guess. people can't access my website unless my computer is on then huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecanuck46 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Correct. They also can't access your website unless their computer is on. You may wish to do some research, (i. e. reading), to find out how to administer your own web server and what it involves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithxi Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 will do. the microsoft website? and thanks everyone for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyanide Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 and btw, xp home does not include iis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithxi Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 how do i setup iis? how can i access it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecanuck46 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs -> Windows Componentswill help you get it installed.This link How to Administer IIS might help you get started using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithxi Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 (edited) thank you very much.is it going to be possible for me to set up webmail?and is it possible to setup any free domain that i choose?if not, how will i direct my current domain to this server, through IP? Edited September 14, 2005 by smithxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 At your level (no pun intended) I think you will be much better off if starting with searching around for informative pages that could give you the whole picture..perhaps a "start your own" tutorial/guidelines......must be a zillion of them out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithxi Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 a different response could have been more motivating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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