A server is a special computer that has a higher Internet data bandwidth than a regular computer and has a lot of disk space. The server is used to transfer data and data streams over the Internet. Any website is hosted on a server.
Necessary
- - Dedicated server or home computer;
- - server software.
Instructions
Step 1
First, decide on the goals for which you need a server. If you are planning to create your own hosting or a serious gaming project, you will have to order a dedicated server in one of the data centers. Typically, many companies provide their computers with suitable software or provide installation and system configuration services. If you need a server that will host a couple of your sites, then there is no need to buy a separate machine, you can organize your own small project on your home computer.
Step 2
If you want to independently choose and put your own server at home, then you need to focus on some factors. Calculate the bandwidth of your home Internet channel. If you have a basic knowledge of computer architecture, you can build the server yourself. But to build a really high-quality machine that will work 24 hours a day, it is better to read specialized literature.
Step 3
Select the software to be used on the computer. Least of all resources are consumed by systems based on * nix, they are initially well protected. Although sometimes the use of server versions of Windows family systems is also justified.
Step 4
Install and configure the most suitable software. If we are talking about a home server for one or two sites, then you can use ready-made Denwer or XAMPP projects. For a separate computer, the Apache + * nix bundle is well suited, although in this case you will have to configure your system yourself.
Step 5
If we are talking about a serious project, then you need to understand the structure of the system, and for this it is worth familiarizing yourself with the relevant literature. It is best to create such a server with specialists in a specific field who will help with the technical issues of organizing and supporting the future resource.
