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DVTimes · 03-24-2004, 06:04 AM

Does anyone run there own server, say from home?

If so, how easy is this to do?

Is it worth doing?

What are the costs?

And what do you need?

Krille · 03-24-2004, 06:04 AM

go for it, host on your cablemodem

Shoehorn! · 03-24-2004, 06:08 AM

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Originally posted by allanuk
Does anyone run there own server, say from home?

If so, how easy is this to do?

Is it worth doing?

What are the costs?

And what do you need?

I host my sites from my Playstation 2. Not only does the PS2 work great as a server, but if you want you can play Grand Theft Auto on it too. Great investment.

Rorschach · 03-24-2004, 06:11 AM

I have a ton of boxes here for playing around with, if you want to actually host a proper site then rent a proper box at a host though. Mail servers work wll from home though. ;-)

Setting up a box at home is not difficult though, as long as you RTFM, and it's excellent practice for your *nix and server admin skills.

rowan · 03-24-2004, 06:12 AM

I have a 1500/256k DSL business account with my own IP address space routed to my home so technically I could serve content from here... it's not really worth it though, I'd rather have my server sitting in a rack in a secure data centre with a/c and redundant carrier connections, rather than my warm office with a single DSL link and the server sitting on the carpet!

jimmyf · 03-24-2004, 06:12 AM

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Originally posted by TheSmutPeddlerDOTcom

I host my sites from my Playstation 2. Not only does the PS2 work great as a server, but if you want you can play Grand Theft Auto on it too. Great investment.

I'm going 2 give this a try, thanks for the info.

DVTimes · 03-24-2004, 06:13 AM

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Originally posted by jimmyf

I'm going 2 give this a try, thanks for the info.

How do you do it?

Shoehorn! · 03-24-2004, 06:15 AM

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Originally posted by allanuk

How do you do it?

Please say you're joking.

Raven · 03-24-2004, 06:16 AM

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Originally posted by allanuk
Does anyone run there own server, say from home?

If so, how easy is this to do?

Is it worth doing?

What are the costs?

And what do you need?

Just out of curiousity, why would you want to?

DVTimes · 03-24-2004, 06:18 AM

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Originally posted by Raven

Just out of curiousity, why would you want to?

I was just wondering if people did this or not.

DVTimes · 03-24-2004, 06:19 AM

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Originally posted by TheSmutPeddlerDOTcom

Please say you're joking.

Just wondered how you did it? Can you do it with an old XBox?

Raven · 03-24-2004, 07:30 AM

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Originally posted by allanuk

I was just wondering if people did this or not.

I know some who have tried it and then went to dedicated hosting, after their stay in the mental institution.

Heavy meds.

I guess the real question is why would anyone want to?

radical · 03-24-2004, 07:32 AM

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Originally posted by TheSmutPeddlerDOTcom

I host my sites from my Playstation 2. Not only does the PS2 work great as a server, but if you want you can play Grand Theft Auto on it too. Great investment.

That's the funniest thing I've read today

PiksalDesign · 03-24-2004, 07:34 AM

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Originally posted by allanuk

Just wondered how you did it? Can you do it with an old XBox?

..........

pornoshare · 03-24-2004, 07:43 AM

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Originally posted by TheSmutPeddlerDOTcom

I host my sites from my Playstation 2. Not only does the PS2 work great as a server, but if you want you can play Grand Theft Auto on it too. Great investment.

Thats an excellent idea. I have a rack of TRS-80's pushing about 640Kb of bandwidth a month, Its very secure, using 2 flashed atari 2600's as multiple firewalls. I'll have to upgrade to PS2's but I think it might be overkill for my needs. Thanks for the idea though.

mardigras · 03-24-2004, 07:47 AM

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Originally posted by pornoshare

Thats an excellent idea. I have a rack of TRS-80's pushing about 640Kb of bandwidth a month, Its very secure, using 2 flashed atari 2600's as multiple firewalls. I'll have to upgrade to PS2's but I think it might be overkill for my needs. Thanks for the idea though.

I bet that runs like crap since you don't have a Timex Sinclair in there

DVTimes · 03-24-2004, 07:54 AM

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Originally posted by pornoshare

Thats an excellent idea. I have a rack of TRS-80's pushing about 640Kb of bandwidth a month, Its very secure, using 2 flashed atari 2600's as multiple firewalls. I'll have to upgrade to PS2's but I think it might be overkill for my needs. Thanks for the idea though.

So you can do it then?

radical · 03-24-2004, 07:56 AM

Nokia N-Gage work great as back-up servers

ServerMaze-Patrik · 03-24-2004, 07:59 AM

i got 2 servers running right now...hosting some friends accounts..

10Mbit connection Dynamic IP (routed)
& i'm running win 2k and apache webserver without a problem so far
it's great

icedemon · 03-24-2004, 08:02 AM

I used to have some servers at home running through some T-1s. I also have a friend that does this now. The thing is, that it's cheaper to buy your server and co-locate it somewhere than to be paying for a couple of T-1 lines. I went to co-location and my friend is starting to do the same. Bandwidth is just plain cheaper at a co-location place than doing it at home.

If you don't know anything about running a server, either pay someone that does know or don't do it. People are going to try and hack into your server the first day it's plugged in. You need to know security very well and what to do if something goes wrong. Don't get any kind of dedicated server if you don't know what your doing and aren't willing to pay someone that does.

swedguy · 03-24-2004, 08:04 AM

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Originally posted by ServerMaze-Patrik
i got 2 servers running right now...hosting some friends accounts..

10Mbit connection Dynamic IP (routed)
& i'm running win 2k and apache webserver without a problem so far
it's great

Server Maze?

Theo · 03-24-2004, 08:07 AM

It's a waste of time and energy with today's hosting prices if you ask me .

VIXEN ESCORTS · 03-24-2004, 08:15 AM

allanuk needs to get his own domain name sorted out with some shared hosting instead of using redcloud pages before he even THINKS about a dedicated server !!

demented · 03-24-2004, 08:41 AM

I hosted a semi medium sized (2 - 3k hits per day) site on a win2k box with apache at home a few years ago.. It worked nice. I wouldn't host any large sites at home though..

Jer · 03-24-2004, 09:05 AM

I host my sites using this potato powered server:
http://totl.net/Spud/

Mike-BP · 03-24-2004, 09:18 AM

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Originally posted by TheSmutPeddlerDOTcom

I host my sites from my Playstation 2. Not only does the PS2 work great as a server, but if you want you can play Grand Theft Auto on it too. Great investment.

LOL

Slick · 03-24-2004, 09:21 AM

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Originally posted by Soul_Rebel
It's a waste of time and energy with today's hosting prices if you ask me .

Yep, that's exactly rite, why go through all of the headaches when it's soooo cheap nowadays and you can have someone else set it all up and monitor it for you.

WebGuyChris · 03-24-2004, 02:37 PM

So you can do it then?

Sure, although if it is on a residential connection your ISP might not like it....

You normally simply need a computer running server software (*nix or Windows) with your IP on the network card and a way to see your URL or domain name over the Internet based on your IP address.

There are a few ways to do this, I like ZoneEdit.com if you have a static IP. Up to 5 domains free for a year...

Why would you not want to do it?

The performance from the server depends on upload; most DSL connections are fast down but not up; so your server chokes if the traffic gets heavy.

Not to mention environment and security. Your server is probably much happier in a climate-controlled environment in a locked cage. Hosting at home seems like a good idea until someone comes and steals your server (and the 75 domains on it...) This is not a worry in a secure datacenter, like we can provide...

Good luck with your site

Manowar · 03-24-2004, 02:40 PM

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Originally posted by allanuk

So you can do it then?

You appear to be out of your depth in server knowledge

leedsfan · 03-24-2004, 03:24 PM

i find it easier to run all my sites through my casio wrist watch.

makes checking my content really easy, plus i always know what time it is, even up to a depth of 100 metres.

pornzilla · 03-24-2004, 03:31 PM

my servers are hamster powered.

Sami · 03-24-2004, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by pornzilla
my servers are hamster powered.

hahahah

Manowar · 03-24-2004, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by leedsfan
i find it easier to run all my sites through my casio wrist watch.

makes checking my content really easy, plus i always know what time it is, even up to a depth of 100 metres.

what kind of RAID array can you get for a wristwatch, i will have to check with ev1 if they can supply me with a pro home server like that

riosluts · 03-24-2004, 03:37 PM

haha funny pick. Anyways 3 years ago for like a year. A run a small site on my DSL modem. All i had to do was leave windows up and running. The server ran in the background so I rarely noticed it was even there. but that site was getting like 500 visits a day, and not burning alot of bandwidth

vapewiz · 03-24-2004, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by allanuk

Just wondered how you did it? Can you do it with an old XBox?

69pornlinks · 03-24-2004, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by allanuk

Just wondered how you did it? Can you do it with an old XBox?

lol

TekayRoyal · 03-24-2004, 03:50 PM

i think old ataris convert well into servers, as long as there are two controllers....I heard anyway from some dudes cousins aunts grandpa.....and i back that up with my pda too

crockett · 03-24-2004, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by allanuk

Just wondered how you did it? Can you do it with an old XBox?

it's pretty easy you just need two of the extra memory cards

crockett · 03-24-2004, 03:56 PM

btw maybe this will help you out ... instructions on how to turn your playstation 2 into a super computer

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2940422.stm

polish_aristocrat · 03-24-2004, 03:57 PM

allanuk, don't worry, my server knowledge is same as yours...
But i still make money in this biz !

DVTimes · 03-24-2004, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by polish_aristocrat
allanuk, don't worry, my server knowledge is same as yours...
But i still make money in this biz !

I have to say it, when it comes to this dstuff, I am as thivk as sh*t.

I put it all dsown to magic dust.

leedsfan · 03-24-2004, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by Manowar

what kind of RAID array can you get for a wristwatch, i will have to check with ev1 if they can supply me with a pro home server like that

yeah, you need the newest RAID array, as some of the casio wristwatches are pretty sophisticated. Mine can tell the time in 2 places at once, for example. Did i mention that it's also waterproof to a depth of 100 metres? Which can be particularly convenient whenh i am on the beach, need to take a leak, and check my content both at the same time, but dont want to walk all the way to the washrooms.

All in all makes for a very capable server. Especially if your watch is solar powered.....(used to be a problem, as my webmaster lived in a basement suite and had our server on his Casio, and our sites kept crashing until he got groceries or went for a walk...)

Basic_man · 03-24-2004, 04:15 PM

Not me..

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WebGuyChris Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 34	So you can do it then? Sure, although if it is on a residential connection your ISP might not like it.... You normally simply need a computer running server software (nix or Windows) with your IP on the network card and a way to see your URL or domain name over the Internet based on your IP address. There are a few ways to do this, I like ZoneEdit.com if you have a static IP. Up to 5 domains free for a year... Why would you not want to do it?* The performance from the server depends on upload; most DSL connections are fast down but not up; so your server chokes if the traffic gets heavy. Not to mention environment and security. Your server is probably much happier in a climate-controlled environment in a locked cage. Hosting at home seems like a good idea until someone comes and steals your server (and the 75 domains on it...) This is not a worry in a secure datacenter, like we can provide... Good luck with your site __________________ Need Windows Hosting? $9.95 CDN a month REDDOTMEDIA.NET WebGuyChris IT Questions?_ IIS servers, FrontPage, Making $$ on the net and more... Call me at Ingenio.com; First-time callers get 5 minutes FREE.

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Krille Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 2,436	go for it, host on your cablemodem

03-24-2004, 06:11 AM	#4
Rorschach So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,579	I have a ton of boxes here for playing around with, if you want to actually host a proper site then rent a proper box at a host though. Mail servers work wll from home though. ;-) Setting up a box at home is not difficult though, as long as you RTFM, and it's excellent practice for your *nix and server admin skills.

03-24-2004, 06:12 AM	#5
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	I have a 1500/256k DSL business account with my own IP address space routed to my home so technically I could serve content from here... it's not really worth it though, I'd rather have my server sitting in a rack in a secure data centre with a/c and redundant carrier connections, rather than my warm office with a single DSL link and the server sitting on the carpet!

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Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	It's a waste of time and energy with today's hosting prices if you ask me .

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VIXEN ESCORTS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,103	allanuk needs to get his own domain name sorted out with some shared hosting instead of using redcloud pages before he even THINKS about a dedicated server !!

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demented Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,388	I hosted a semi medium sized (2 - 3k hits per day) site on a win2k box with apache at home a few years ago.. It worked nice. I wouldn't host any large sites at home though..

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riosluts Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,250	haha funny pick. Anyways 3 years ago for like a year. A run a small site on my DSL modem. All i had to do was leave windows up and running. The server ran in the background so I rarely noticed it was even there. but that site was getting like 500 visits a day, and not burning alot of bandwidth __________________

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