It is now quite easy to find a program that turns a computer into a server - a special computer (or hardware) that runs the server software. The server is optimized to provide services to other computers, or "clients". Clients can be computers, as well as printers, faxes, and other devices connected to the server. Now the question arises about the time of rendering services, which, as practice shows, are needed around the clock.
Instructions
Step 1
The question of round-the-clock work concerns any kind of server, be it a server for "Counter-strike", "WOW", a website, a chat, etc. When a user's computer turns into a server, then any application or software will be available to other users while the server program is running. In other words, while the computer is turned on. As soon as it is shut down or put into sleep or standby mode, the server will be shut down. There are several options for solving this problem. If there is a website under the server, then you need to arrange hosting for it. There are many hosting sites on the Internet, both paid and free. You can also collect sites on free constructors such as "ucoz" and "narod". When creating such sites, hosting is provided free of charge. If the site is located in the local network, then local hosting is also arranged from the provider. This is done mostly free of charge or inexpensively.
Step 2
The next point is a server for games, chats, and so on. They also use hosting sites to implement the services provided. However, some users still prefer to keep their server on their computer. Then it is necessary to acquire a "strong" configuration of the computer, which will be able to withstand the server load. A powerful processor, several gigabytes of RAM, a hard drive, a power supply, and a video card. This can be quite expensive, and you need to take into account the cost of electricity. Therefore, this is an option for those who are ready to make such sacrifices for the sake of the prosperity of their server. It is worth mentioning that a powerful computer is not always required. If the server is not too busy with users, has a simple structure and interface, then it is quite possible to get by with standard models of computers.
