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8th December 2007, 09:02 PM
|  | Account Disabled | | Join Date: Dec 2007, 276 posts. Location: Brighton Reputation:  | | | Home Web Server
I am thinking about setting up my own home web server just for my website and my forum. But do you think its a good idea?
I can use a home pc with a big HDD.
What are your takes on it?
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8th December 2007, 11:53 PM
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do it
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9th December 2007, 12:07 AM
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Do you think it could be a pain with the space or the bandwidth?
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9th December 2007, 12:11 AM
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Personally you should have no trouble with space. Just get a 3tb hard drive and a good amount of ram. I think thta bandwidth will be your biggest struggle - however it's not very hard to get some. IMO I'd rather have a good,reliable hosting site to host my website. You do NOT have to worry about all this then.
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9th December 2007, 12:18 AM
| | Account Disabled | | Join Date: Dec 2007, 276 posts. Location: Brighton Reputation: | | | Re: Home Web Server
Some ISP's that allow a small web server gives bandwidth.
I dont have alot on my website that will take bandwidth.
My forum i will probably buy a small package with a mysql.
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23rd December 2007, 04:09 PM
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Last edited by Jaymie1989; 24th December 2007 at 11:31 AM.
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3rd January 2008, 07:06 PM
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It depends on your internet connection. Do you have a nameserver? Is your up speed capable of higher than 448kbps? Do you have a static IP address? What software will you use for your server? What will you do about backups? What about email? The others are right, bandwidth could be a problem, as you could end up paying for it through your ISP.
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4th January 2008, 05:28 AM
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Im still sorting out those.
Server i was thinking Windows Server 2003 or 2008
I will get using a static IP, I have asked a few company's im just getting quotes.(It will be on a business line)
For backups i will be using RADI5
Im looking into what i need to do about, emails, mysql, control panel's and security software.
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4th January 2008, 07:53 AM
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In my book, if you are doing this for a commercial venture that's fine and I would go ahead with it. If it is a hobby type thing it is going to cause you loads of work and expense, will stitch you into an expensive overhead - and you can get a lot of hosting for 700 quid!
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4th January 2008, 08:04 AM
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May I reccomend some different RAM http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=8&subcat=813
Cheaper and much lower latencies.
And another DVD RW Drive http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=10&subcat=951 It's SATA instead of the old fashioned IDE, so therefore is quicker, more reliable, and doesn't have those horrible ribbon cables trailing from it. And will also be easier, and better to work with than IDE on a newer motherboard. And it's cheaper 
Just a suggestion
Last edited by Joshuashawharvey; 4th January 2008 at 08:10 AM.
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4th January 2008, 08:37 AM
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It looks like you're going to end up paying a lot for this. Doesn't your ISP offer you a free static IP? I would recommend www.bluehost.com for hosting. Unless you're adament you're going to do it yourself.
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4th January 2008, 08:46 AM
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Thanks Josh
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4th January 2008, 08:47 AM
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No problem mate |
4th January 2008, 08:47 AM
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I could get the money for this from the prince's trust if i turn it into a little business.
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4th January 2008, 08:48 AM
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Or sue PC World down to the ground :P
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