ello. Today you are going to learn very quick and easy on making a website, right from your own computer that you are working at. Before we begin, let me clear up a few misunderstandings. First, running a website does not affect your computer's speed. Second, you can make this type of server may only be used for Windows. Third and foremost, this is putting your computers at a huge risk. Install a firewall/antivirus before you begin. I will stress this highly throughout the document.
Requirements
- A Computer (Windows)
- About 350mb free space (you will need more)
- An Internet Connection
- Static IP is recommended over a Dynamic IP, I will discuss this more later.
- A router may be annoying but also may be safer to use. Again, this is optional.
- Apache2Triad
- Computer Security Program
Information
What is Apache 2 Triad?
Apache 2 Triad is a WAMP server. This stands for Windows, Apache, MySQL, and PHP which are components of the server.
Steps
Installation
- Download Apache 2 Triad is you haven't already right here (choose what you want)
- Open the file.
- Choose which components that you would need. A tip would be to only install your primary language.
- Choose your destination folder. Tip would be to format an extra drive and use that
- Now set your password
- Agree and let it install
- Finish up the installation.
Running It
- Test that your server is running by going to your internet browser and going to http://localhost/apache2triad. If it doesn't work than go to Start->All Programs-.Apache2triad->Apache2triad Monitor and turn on Apache
- Now go to where you installed it and go to the folder "htdocs". There you can put in your files. Your homepage (http://localhost on your computer) must be named index.html. If something requires MYSQL then go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin
Making It Public
- Find out your IP
- Go ask a friend to go to your IP (Set up a homepage first). If it works then go to the next step. If it doesn't work then you may need to port forward port 80. Use this guide.
- Now make your IP secure by going to DynDNS or No-IP
- Your site will be access by that new domain. (Ex.mysite.no-ip.net)
- Your IP may change if you have a dynamic IP. If you have a cable modem or dial-up then you probably have a dynamic IP. Use “FREEping” to keep your server busy and allow it to stay the same. Download FREEping here.
Domain Names
Can you afford a domain or a website like .com or .net? Then buy one on the web. I buy mine from NameAdmin. Once you buy one. Go to the domain management and check to see if you can go to the DNS settings (They may call it Total DNS on your domain). Then find the A record and change it to your IP. Wait 48 hours and it should work.
I hope you learned a bit here. I will soon post a guide on making a little more complex site.
