Q. What do I need to do to turn my desk top computer into a web server to run my home-based business off of.
There are numerous alternatives now to use (i.e. osCommerce) instead of paying a company (like web.com) to host your website.
What I need to know is how to convert a PC into a server & can it still function as a PC or will I need to get another computer to use as a stand alone PC?
There are numerous alternatives now to use (i.e. osCommerce) instead of paying a company (like web.com) to host your website.
What I need to know is how to convert a PC into a server & can it still function as a PC or will I need to get another computer to use as a stand alone PC?
A. In my honest opinion - it's a bad idea to run your own PC as a server, unless you have an incredibly high end internet connection, and quite a few years experience with network security - it's generally worth getting hosting with a good hosting company, then they can deal with any issues that arise with their servers.
But anyway, back on topic. If you're going to use your own PC as a web server, I recommend getting Apache ( http://www.apache.org/ ), which acts as the web server software - it responds to requests from web browsers. If you're going to want any user interaction, other than clicking links - for example, things like forums, shopping carts, etc., you'll need a server side scripting language - PHP ( http://www.php.net/ ) is my personal favourite. Finally, you might need a piece of database software to allow storage of data from your PHP scripts. I'd go for MySQL ( http://www.mysql.com/ ). If you want to install all of these, you can use xampp ( http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html ) - which includes (amongst other things) Apache, PHP and MySQL.
You'll also need to have DNS records pointing to your PC - basically, allowing a domain, like "www.google.com" to resolve to an IP address of your PC. I'd highly recommend at LEAST having the DNS managed by a professional company - I for one would have no idea how to go about setting your own DNS servers up. I'd also highly recommend having a static IP address for your server - that solves a lot of issues you'd otherwise have with DNS.
Finally, the question of using your normal PC as a server. I'd recommend against it, but it SHOULDN'T pose a problem. It'll just operate more slowly than usual if you use it as a server too. One issue is that your server will need to be on ALL the time. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any time it isn't on, your website will cease to exist on the internet. That's the main reason I'd recommend going with a professional hosting company - they have guarantees of their servers being up for 24 hours a day (1&1 ( http://1and1.co.uk ) - the company I'd recommend for UK users, for example, has a 99.99% uptime guarantee).
Hope that helps!
But anyway, back on topic. If you're going to use your own PC as a web server, I recommend getting Apache ( http://www.apache.org/ ), which acts as the web server software - it responds to requests from web browsers. If you're going to want any user interaction, other than clicking links - for example, things like forums, shopping carts, etc., you'll need a server side scripting language - PHP ( http://www.php.net/ ) is my personal favourite. Finally, you might need a piece of database software to allow storage of data from your PHP scripts. I'd go for MySQL ( http://www.mysql.com/ ). If you want to install all of these, you can use xampp ( http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html ) - which includes (amongst other things) Apache, PHP and MySQL.
You'll also need to have DNS records pointing to your PC - basically, allowing a domain, like "www.google.com" to resolve to an IP address of your PC. I'd highly recommend at LEAST having the DNS managed by a professional company - I for one would have no idea how to go about setting your own DNS servers up. I'd also highly recommend having a static IP address for your server - that solves a lot of issues you'd otherwise have with DNS.
Finally, the question of using your normal PC as a server. I'd recommend against it, but it SHOULDN'T pose a problem. It'll just operate more slowly than usual if you use it as a server too. One issue is that your server will need to be on ALL the time. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any time it isn't on, your website will cease to exist on the internet. That's the main reason I'd recommend going with a professional hosting company - they have guarantees of their servers being up for 24 hours a day (1&1 ( http://1and1.co.uk ) - the company I'd recommend for UK users, for example, has a 99.99% uptime guarantee).
Hope that helps!
Windows XP anti-virus keeps popping up on my screen every couple minutes???? How to get rid of it?
Q. I havent downloading anything..its my work computer and every few minutes i get this pop up saying there are threats detected and i should buy the software. I just want it to stop popping up when im tyring to work. I didnt install anything, maybe someone at my desk did by mistake...HELP! Its freaking annoying!! Thanks in advance.
A. It is a rogue anti-spyware program, download and install SmitfraudFix
http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php
After you download and install restart your PC in safe mode with networking
http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml
Double-click on the SmitfraudFix.exe icon then follow the screen instructions. Option #2 should be selected in this case.
When you are prompted with âDo you want to clean the registry ?â, simply answer âYâ.
While in safe mode you should download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes
http://www.malwarebytes.org
Reboot.
http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php
After you download and install restart your PC in safe mode with networking
http://www.pchell.com/support/safemode.shtml
Double-click on the SmitfraudFix.exe icon then follow the screen instructions. Option #2 should be selected in this case.
When you are prompted with âDo you want to clean the registry ?â, simply answer âYâ.
While in safe mode you should download, install and run a full scan with Malwarebytes
http://www.malwarebytes.org
Reboot.
What do I need to learn to become an I.T. Analyst? As in, software, programming languages etc.?
Q. I.T. Analyst specializing in databases, but otherwise general, what languages do i need to know software programs etc
A. Really, to be a good analyst, you need experience. You need to have seen enough "that's not in the manual" problems to figure how to work around, ignore, or fix problems as they arise.
If you want to work with databases, work with SQL. There are other databases about, but they are fading. A solid foundation in SQL will give you a leg up on SQL Server and Oracle. Also take some time to learn MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Want to be a programmer? Saying you want to program is like saying you want to learn a foreign language. In my office, we use VisualBasic.net, C#, Ruby, Python, Java, PHP, JavaScript, and a little C++. Take a Java class at your local college, then figure a path from there.
In today's IT environment, learn how to administer Windows and Linux servers. Some places use Unix and a few use Mac servers.
Finally, forget about titles. Depending on the phone call, I can be anywhere from the help desk to CTO. Just figure out what you want to do and work experience will fill in any holes.
Good luck!
If you want to work with databases, work with SQL. There are other databases about, but they are fading. A solid foundation in SQL will give you a leg up on SQL Server and Oracle. Also take some time to learn MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Want to be a programmer? Saying you want to program is like saying you want to learn a foreign language. In my office, we use VisualBasic.net, C#, Ruby, Python, Java, PHP, JavaScript, and a little C++. Take a Java class at your local college, then figure a path from there.
In today's IT environment, learn how to administer Windows and Linux servers. Some places use Unix and a few use Mac servers.
Finally, forget about titles. Depending on the phone call, I can be anywhere from the help desk to CTO. Just figure out what you want to do and work experience will fill in any holes.
Good luck!
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