Recommendations for an ftp /http server
Hello everyone In the near future, likely Nov. or Dec, i hope to set up an http /ftp server running off a buisness dsl line from home. I wasn't too sure as to what i should really put into something liek this.
Hello everyone
In the near future, likely Nov. or Dec, i hope to set up an http /ftp server running off a buisness dsl line from home.
I wasn't too sure as to what i should really put into something liek this.
i can think of simple things for it.
It's main use will be an FTP server, so i was thinking for HD space get 2 x 120 of the WD 8mb cache drives - unless they have bigger by Nov.
But i wasn' too sure about mobo, and such... SCSI - or will ultra 100 /133 do fine?
As an http, it will likely be running a Vb forum (So using MySQL / php) - Also, serving as a host for my friends to host pictures, so they can use outside linking since it is SO hard to find sites that still allow this.
I will be running win 2k server, or adv... (not sure yet,)
So, any and all recommendation would be great.
As for a price range, i would say maybe $1500 - $2k US.
In the near future, likely Nov. or Dec, i hope to set up an http /ftp server running off a buisness dsl line from home.
I wasn't too sure as to what i should really put into something liek this.
i can think of simple things for it.
It's main use will be an FTP server, so i was thinking for HD space get 2 x 120 of the WD 8mb cache drives - unless they have bigger by Nov.
But i wasn' too sure about mobo, and such... SCSI - or will ultra 100 /133 do fine?
As an http, it will likely be running a Vb forum (So using MySQL / php) - Also, serving as a host for my friends to host pictures, so they can use outside linking since it is SO hard to find sites that still allow this.
I will be running win 2k server, or adv... (not sure yet,)
So, any and all recommendation would be great.
As for a price range, i would say maybe $1500 - $2k US.
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I will chekc that dos server m8!
as for Linux, frankly i do not know it well enough that if a problem occcurs i could not fix it fast enough, were as i can under windows
but am working on pick'n up linux (curretly got red hat 7.2 on a system)
as for Linux, frankly i do not know it well enough that if a problem occcurs i could not fix it fast enough, were as i can under windows
but am working on pick'n up linux (curretly got red hat 7.2 on a system)
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Do not use IIS period.
Stay away from it like the plague Yah...ok. We're talking about setting a home based hobby server merely for hosting pictures or whatever, there is no better choice than IIS. Clutch set me up with IIS and 2K Server about a year ago and it couldn't be better. I'm hosting our lan party's website, ftp, forum, and other things from IIS....and it runs flawlessly. Now, if you're worried about security, then think again....because if you're smart, they're shouldn't be anything on your home network hobby system that could ruin your life if somebody got ahold of. Yes, some very rare hacker kid could start hosting a pr0n or w@rez on your server, but that's nothing a simple reformat couldn't fix. Besides, if you properly patch IIS with URLscan, service packs, and the lock-down tool, then you will be fine for running a home based webserver.
Do not use IIS period.
Stay away from it like the plague Yah...ok. We're talking about setting a home based hobby server merely for hosting pictures or whatever, there is no better choice than IIS. Clutch set me up with IIS and 2K Server about a year ago and it couldn't be better. I'm hosting our lan party's website, ftp, forum, and other things from IIS....and it runs flawlessly. Now, if you're worried about security, then think again....because if you're smart, they're shouldn't be anything on your home network hobby system that could ruin your life if somebody got ahold of. Yes, some very rare hacker kid could start hosting a pr0n or w@rez on your server, but that's nothing a simple reformat couldn't fix. Besides, if you properly patch IIS with URLscan, service packs, and the lock-down tool, then you will be fine for running a home based webserver.
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i don't doubt IIS, and it will simply have pictures on it, which i do plan to do back ups, ithough if anything grab a small router or something , also just so i can learn about em too :0
who knows! reading up on apache now
i don't doubt IIS, and it will simply have pictures on it, which i do plan to do back ups, ithough if anything grab a small router or something , also just so i can learn about em too :0
who knows! reading up on apache now
Yah, your flame against my intelligence was really necessary ;(
Yes, Clutch did set me up....with some tips and tricks that only a person of his experience could even comprehend. My network runs flawlessly, nonstop, and without any security worries, thanks to him. And my network is far more than just a couple personal computers hooked together with a hub....sometimes I wish it was that easy. I have other MSCE friends that visit and they all ask dozens of questions when they stop by....they just can't believe it actually works as well as it does. A lot of people start out with Apache simply because it's what they heard from their friend who installs RAM at Best-Buy ;(. So with that said, I have complete trust in a guy that has worked with IIS for years and chooses it over Apache, rather than someone who just doesn't use it because their buddy said it sucks.
Sapiens, I'm not directing any of that directly at you...But I am saying I hope you didn't learn about your favorite alternative to IIS from your friend at Best-Buy:D without actually giving IIS the time it takes to truly realize that it's just as good as Apache. Sometimes your biased opinion is not always the best choice for someone else....Ecspecially when we're talking about someone who is doing it too learn and have fun with a home hobby network.
Yah...It's all good
Yes, Clutch did set me up....with some tips and tricks that only a person of his experience could even comprehend. My network runs flawlessly, nonstop, and without any security worries, thanks to him. And my network is far more than just a couple personal computers hooked together with a hub....sometimes I wish it was that easy. I have other MSCE friends that visit and they all ask dozens of questions when they stop by....they just can't believe it actually works as well as it does. A lot of people start out with Apache simply because it's what they heard from their friend who installs RAM at Best-Buy ;(. So with that said, I have complete trust in a guy that has worked with IIS for years and chooses it over Apache, rather than someone who just doesn't use it because their buddy said it sucks.
Sapiens, I'm not directing any of that directly at you...But I am saying I hope you didn't learn about your favorite alternative to IIS from your friend at Best-Buy:D without actually giving IIS the time it takes to truly realize that it's just as good as Apache. Sometimes your biased opinion is not always the best choice for someone else....Ecspecially when we're talking about someone who is doing it too learn and have fun with a home hobby network.
Yah...It's all good
Here's my qualifications or my resume.
Worked for a small internet company/microsoft techincal center. We ran Apache for 3 years, and not one problem. Ran a 650 User Goverment Domain in Korea, for the good ole' Department of Defense. We decided not to use IIS because of security flaws. We tested it, and time after time something would prevent us from running it. Of course a DOD run Domain has completly different needs then your average Enterprise situation or small business.
We did run it at My last job, which I was part of a 4 man IT department. THen again it was Win NT and not 2000. We were in the process of going live with 2000 when I left.
First of all I don't have buddies that buy ram at Best Buy, if they know me at all then they have me order it for them. And I know all too well that same buddy that everyone has, that is a know it all.
I'm speaking from experience in the field.
I don't know if anyone here has been in charge of as many computers as I have, and I would dare to say Clutch is probably the only other person that has the experience on here as well.
A perfectly patched IIS may well do the trick, and no one hates linux like I do, but Apache, at least until .NET server is out, might be the best alternative.
We are in the best situations where we can go ask someone in person to help us out, whereas not everyone has that luxury.
Either way I hope it all works out for him.
Worked for a small internet company/microsoft techincal center. We ran Apache for 3 years, and not one problem. Ran a 650 User Goverment Domain in Korea, for the good ole' Department of Defense. We decided not to use IIS because of security flaws. We tested it, and time after time something would prevent us from running it. Of course a DOD run Domain has completly different needs then your average Enterprise situation or small business.
We did run it at My last job, which I was part of a 4 man IT department. THen again it was Win NT and not 2000. We were in the process of going live with 2000 when I left.
First of all I don't have buddies that buy ram at Best Buy, if they know me at all then they have me order it for them. And I know all too well that same buddy that everyone has, that is a know it all.
I'm speaking from experience in the field.
I don't know if anyone here has been in charge of as many computers as I have, and I would dare to say Clutch is probably the only other person that has the experience on here as well.
A perfectly patched IIS may well do the trick, and no one hates linux like I do, but Apache, at least until .NET server is out, might be the best alternative.
We are in the best situations where we can go ask someone in person to help us out, whereas not everyone has that luxury.
Either way I hope it all works out for him.
I'd like to say something about certifications too. I'm almost done with my MCSE, and I've worked with a lot of folks in the field with certifications out the wazoo(spelling?).
Kinda of like any education, it means nothing without OJT. I can't count the times I have had to explain why or how to do something. Some people have a passion for computing then get thier education, then others get the education first without any real experience.
We had this network guy at my first job, that could not for his life
change a network card out. THis guy had every certification that MS offered.
ANyways just my rant
You guys have to pardon me tonight. I had a 2 hour tooth extraction, my head is swollen like a grapefruit and I'm hopped up on prescription drugs too. And too top it all off I beat NWN last night so I have nothing to play now.
How's that for a sob story?
Kinda of like any education, it means nothing without OJT. I can't count the times I have had to explain why or how to do something. Some people have a passion for computing then get thier education, then others get the education first without any real experience.
We had this network guy at my first job, that could not for his life
change a network card out. THis guy had every certification that MS offered.
ANyways just my rant
You guys have to pardon me tonight. I had a 2 hour tooth extraction, my head is swollen like a grapefruit and I'm hopped up on prescription drugs too. And too top it all off I beat NWN last night so I have nothing to play now.
How's that for a sob story?
Something else I've noticed - whilst teachers who teach courses with titles like Computer Science or Computer Studies may know their stuff, teachers/tutors who only teach "IT" are [in my experience] the type who'd panic @ the sight of a BSOD. They may know how to format paragraphs in Word & do formulas in Excel, but I've found that all too often they know very little about Windows itself. Maybe they ought to change the name of courses run by ppl like that to "Using MS Office", as to me "IT" includes Windows as well.
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- I like my MCSE, because if I hang it from my rear view mirror I can get the best parking spaces at the mall...
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What, the disabled bays?
I am MCSE, never mention it apart from in your face cases and then along with my degrees. And i dunno where you are clutch but pgood parking spaces in malls are hard to come by, and never saw them being offered to MCSE's! Hell if it works, i will paint my new A6 with it
As for the original discussion here. IIS in my opinion is the only real solution. Despite the security problems which are no more (until the next time) if set up properly.
As for the original discussion here. IIS in my opinion is the only real solution. Despite the security problems which are no more (until the next time) if set up properly.
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I can see where you are coming from in the familiarity part of it, but it's hard to actually get familiar with something without actually loading it first, right? Also, there are enough articles on technet about how to set it up, and one can just get IISLockdown from MS and not have any issues at all. Another good place for IIS info is www.iisanswers.com.
IIS lockdown is part of IIS 6 on .NET all you have to do is enable what you need and it works great. I love the web based remote admin and terminal features also.
I can see where you are coming from in the familiarity part of it, but it's hard to actually get familiar with something without actually loading it first, right? Also, there are enough articles on technet about how to set it up, and one can just get IISLockdown from MS and not have any issues at all. Another good place for IIS info is www.iisanswers.com.
IIS lockdown is part of IIS 6 on .NET all you have to do is enable what you need and it works great. I love the web based remote admin and terminal features also.
