Starting a Webserver

[SKuLLCRaSH]

Ok Im running linux and i've been learning all the nics and naks of it, and i want to start my own webserver via linux, i've never done anything like this but i have some basic idea of what i need. Anyone know a goodwebsite with info on how to get started from the beginning to getting up at running?
Thanks in advance

[EyesWideOpen]

If you're going to use Apache (http://www.apache.org) (which is very likely pre-installed) then you can consult the server documentation (http://httpd.apache.org/docs/) for some good info for starting out.

[yogee]

Same situation here. I have webmin installed and ive been experimenting, uninstalling apache and reinstalling when i get very lost and scrambled. I just played with "apache config" in gnome and that aint getting me anywhere either. What i need to know is how do i host http://www.something.com instead of http://55.55.555.55 or http://myDNSserver from my service provider. Simply asked, do i need to run bind or something to get a forwarded domain to show as that at my server? Im realy only looking to host a couple of low traffic personal sites is all. Also ive noticed that i can host to local ip in some fashion. Whats this all about?
Where to start?

[ 09 August 2001: Message edited by: yogee ]

[VRay]

Go to apache.org and start reading... it's all about what you put in httpd.conf.

[yogee]

Well ive been reading much of whats on apache.org without any answers to my questions. I realy need help with this one question. I have a domain and send it to my ip by way of www.domainredirect.com (http://www.domainredirect.com) . I havent seen anything telling me that i can host that name thru apache web server alone without any other required things. So my question is this: Do i need to run bind or something along with the apache server to host www.thisdomain.com (http://www.thisdomain.com) and not my http://myip ?

I have apache working and can see the default pages if i go to my ip address. Please leave me some details as to where im suposed to head now, not just "read this". I can read all day and not get the simple answers i need.

[ 11 August 2001: Message edited by: yogee ]

[freebsd]

>> Do i need to run bind or something along with the apache server to host www.thisdomain.com (http://www.thisdomain.com)

Yes if you choose to host yourself, you then need to run a DNS server. No if you want someone else (e.g. your ISP) to host your domain.

>> and not my http://myip ?

You can't control what your IP resolves to, as your ISP already have done that.

>> Please leave me some details as to where im suposed to head now, not just "read this"

Run a DNS server yourself or find someone to host it for you.

[VRay]

Go to register.com or wherever you registered your domain name. There should be a "domain name" management section, where you log in and can change things regarding your domain. There is a page where it will ask you what ip you want your domain to point to. Register.com is pretty simple, it has a heading called "change ip". It will probably take a day or two to work.

P.S. I really didn't mean to be rude by saying "go to apache and read". You just asked a crapload of questions and I figured you would solve a lot of things by doing that =)

[Craig McPherson]

Register your domains with Gandi (http://www.gandi.net) for $10US/year - it's the cheapest registrar that doesn't stink.

Use ZoneEdit (http://www.zoneedit.com) to host your DNS - it's free unless you use an ungodly amount of DNS traffic

Specify Zoneedit's DNS servers in your Gandi registration. Set up your DNS zones in Zoneedit to point to your IP, and if you have a dynamic IP, get one of their dynamic IP clients (you can use a simple lynx or wget script for this).