I registered a new domain name for a client. This is a bare domain name, no web hosting included. I plan on hosting it myself. I have a server I can use, presently Windows 2003 Server is installed on it, P4-2.4GHz. Here are some scenarios I am considering. 1. Install Ubuntu 6.06 Server, if I need W2003Svr, run in a VM. 2. Use W2003Svr, install Ubuntu 6.06 in a VM, host in the VM. 3. Use W2003Svr for all of it. 4. Use a different distro. 5. Host with Lunarpages or similar. 6. Tell him I chickened out, run fast away from it! This is a first for me on this type of project. I do a lot of business for them, consulting, repair, etc. They have a current web site now which I will move over to my server, probably use the new domain name mainly for email. Possibly host other sites later. What are the potential caveats for me? I like the idea of the Linux route, but don't have a lot of experience with it, even though I've dabbled with it since RH6. Any advice? (Also posted on ProLinux)
What's your connection to the internet for this server? If it's not extremely fast, redundant, and you have redundant power, environmental monitoring/control, etc., I'd suggest getting it professionally hosted. With the low cost of hosting these days, it makes no sense to try to host commercial websites on cable, DSL, or even a T1, IMO... -- Derek _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
