Have static IP, now what

[Michael Ault <mikerault yahoo com>]

I have just recieved a static IP assignment from my
DSL provider. Now what do I do? I assume the DSL
router will get the static IP, how will my 7-8 other
systems get theirs assigned? How will I attach to them
from the outside?

I assume one will have to be placed outside the
firewall as a "gatekeeper" to allow me to get in.

Do I set up a DNS? RIght now I use DHCP with a set of
addresses assigned by the DSL router.

Any good links to a how-to site would be great.

Thanks.

Mike

Michael R. Ault
Senior Consultant
Burleson Oracle Consulting
770-754-9057
www.ault.cc
www.remote-dba.com