Topic: Home Networking Question

[muttley]

Greetings all.
 
Instead of adding to my other question ( which, I have found local help on ) I would like to ask about, I guess it would be add-ons or stuff that goes with a network / server.
 
1. Using Win Server 03 - Where do I find the info to setup the Web Server ( so I can start working on a simple website while I wait for everything to be configured )
 
2. Like a corporate service (network) I am interested in items like network messaging ( You know, a private, inter-office type setup? Along with inter-office e-mail )
How would I go about this? Is there software out there that is free to use? Or does the messaging service come preinstalled on Win 03?
 
3. Anything I should get / add / configure?
 
The network will be used to connect 2 external HDs, 2 laptops ( Both are wireless but may connected 1 directly ) 1 desktop, all-in-one printer and webcam.
I will be trying to setup a website, e-mail server and possibly running a game ( Trade Wars 2002 ) and if I can figure out how to do it, an IRC
 
 

[Neša]

Hi muttley

1, You can either install IIS or get XAMPP(Apache/PHP/MySql) for windows. To run a local web server.

2, I have never run a e-mail server in windows or an sort of chat server so I am of little help with this question.

3, You will need a software firewall for windows server 2003, I don't know if the free ones will run since they are only free for personal use. When they see the OS is windows server they might not install.

[muttley]

Thanks. I'll pass the question to my friend to see what they say ( They have the same setup I am after, from what I am learning )
 
#2 was about network messaging. Like IMs - but private ( only for networking ) I know, YEARS ago - Lantastic had this feature built in ... ( what you learn while tinkering on school networks ) and I thought Windows had something similiar. *shrugs*
 
#3 - My router has a built in firewall / port routing ... although, again, I guess the best person to ask is the one that has the exact set-up I am going for ( and using the same ISP company to get the IP address that is needed )
 
 

[Bluto]

Use open source software like Ubuntu. You can accomplish all of this with no worries about licensing.

[muttley]

Use open source software like Ubuntu. You can accomplish all of this with no worries about licensing.

I have a legal copy of Windows 2003 ( Its nice being a student ) and am quite familiar with windows products. I just have recalled various things from past usage of network software ( when I was in high school, tinkering with Lantastic )
 
I'd be happy to use Ubuntu ... I think I even have a copy I downloaded recently ... but I would need to print out a detailed manual to walk me through setting up everything I'm wanting to do ( website, e-mail, file server ) plus a game I would want to run ( Trade Wars 2002 ) I believe is only windows based.
 
Unbuntu has a network messaging system? ( And would this work on cross platforms ) as my other machines that would connect to the server are windows based.
 
As a side note ( or maybe part of this whole topic ) once the network is setup ... how hard would this be to do - or is it possible?  ( Like a corporate network - has internal websites, e-mail, messaging ... etc )
 
 

[Bluto]

I think you're right,..if that is a Windows based game,I don't think it will work.
But yes, you can accomplish all other common office tasks with some brand of open source Linux. There are countless configurations and many apps to go with it. You just need to do a little research, like you said.

[muttley]

I think you're right,..if that is a Windows based game,I don't think it will work.
But yes, you can accomplish all other common office tasks with some brand of open source Linux. There are countless configurations and many apps to go with it. You just need to do a little research, like you said.

   Anything is possible with a little tinkering.
The problem is - regardless if its windows or Linux, I have no clue HOW. *laughs* Or even where to start researching to find a guide to do it.
 
I can probably find some type of emulator to use if I want to run my game. I really haven't looked into it.
 
 

[Bluto]

ok, I'll try and get you some of the best links to start with. I have many, so I have to sift through them.

[Neša]

Setting up a internal network wont be hard. Set up a web server don't forward the ports out of your router,  and you will have a internal web server.

[muttley]

Setting up a internal network wont be hard. Set up a web server don't forward the ports out of your router,  and you will have a internal web server.

Would I still be able to setup an external website? I think I am limited on what I can / can't do. My ISP is a bit weird. ( Although I did hear of a "work-around" to it )

Basically, they state the following :

http://www.qwest.com/internethelp/QA/staticip/ip_information/faq_04.html

http://www.qwest.com/internethelp/QA/staticip/ip_information/faq_05.html

Although, according to my friend's boss ( who has his own home setup ) there is a work-around and no need to buy the block. So I guess before I get into a big confusing setup - I will need to do one step at a time to make sure all works out correctly. Heh.

[Neša]

when you port forward it will become an external website.

[muttley]

when you port forward it will become an external website.

I understand that. But is it possible to have two sites? ( The intranet page and an internet page )

[Neša]

Yes you can there are two options:

Run the sites on the same server but on different ports e.g: port 80 and port 8080
Run the servers on different servers/ips.