Re: Web Hosting on RH9

[Jeff Kinz <jkinz kinz org>]

On Sun, Dec 21, 2003 at 10:28:42AM -0800, Vaibhav Deshpande wrote:
> I've recently installed RH9. I need to know what needs to be done if
> I've to host web site on my PC? Can I get free domain name from some
> agency? 

Probably not.  You need to register your domain name with one of the 
domain registration services.  prices vary.  Widely. (wildly)



> If I've broadband internet connection, 
Unless your service is for commercial purposes, (ie non-residential)
you will be in violation of your terms of service with your ISP by
putting up a web site (No servers allowed with most residential TOS)

As long as you don't consume a lot of bandwidth they won't really do
anything about it (In most cases, IANAL, YMMV))


If you do consume a lot of bandwidth (Say you peg the meter for several
hours each day), you will be noticed and you may get shut off, in some
cases the ISP may even decide to never let that address have broadband
again.


> do I need anything else  to host my personal web site?
Its best to have a static IP.  You can only get one these days (mostly -
YMMV), with a business service contract which means more $$$.o

Otherwise you need to sign up with a dynamic IP service which will
try to keep the DNS databases appraised of any changes in your domain's IP
address.

www.dyndns.org is one.  There are others.

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