Apache Friends Support Forum

Hi,

Well I just installed ApacheFriends (Mini) XAMPP Version 1.1 with ...
Apache/2.0.47 (Win32) PHP/4.3.3, and all seemed to go OK. I'm a newbie and surprised myself how easy it seemed to be! When I typed htt://localhost into my browser, everything was just there... wow.

My question:
(Part 1) - I know how to create html pages, but where do I put them (directory) to be "in" my new Apache web server?
(Part 2) - Once I get that figured out and I want to serve up pages to the www, how do I make my server accessible to others? I have a dynamic IP address.

If there is an easy to understand resource, feel free to point me in that direction.

Cheers,
sd669

hi sd669,

The screened Pages are saved an /XAMPP/htdocs - All pages you put in there are accessable from the net.

The dynamic-IP-Problem can be fixed by using a free redirector-domain. I'm very satisfied with http://dyn.ee/

so long
boppy

Thanks Bobby... it worked. I'll check out the link you provided to take care of the dynamic IP.

Really appreciate the help on this site... it's great!

http://no-ip.com/ - been useing their free option for almost a year with little to no problem

Hi,

I've been using dyndns.org for more than 4 years now...
I was probably one of the first
And never actually had a problem with them...

So long
KriS

Ok,

Thats fine for a Dynamic Ip .....
What about a static one

Cheers

Hi,

dyndns.org aöso SUpports Static DNS/IPs
Go and have a look

So long
KriS

so does noip.com and servehttp.com

what if i dont want to use a third party and just do it myself...how do i do that?

HI,

There is no way you can do this...
Because a "normal" DNS Domain takes from 4 to 24 hrs and more to update your IP. By that time, you have already had a Disconnect.

So long
KriS

you can host your own DNS. all you need is to know somebody else who has a server that is always on and is willing to put your DNS record into their server. i came across a site a long time ago that allowed you to have a second party that would host your dns in exchange for you hosting theirs, that way the two servers you need to have will be available hopefully. no i do not do this since i have a dynamic IP. but yes it is possible if you leave your webserver on all the time and can find someone with a stitic IP that would be willing to do the same.

HI magnum,

this is only possible if!!! both have Static IPs.
As I said, all the DNS Server (NameServer) need up 24hrs and more to update the IP. If you don't believe me, start reading the man-Pages for Bind oder simular.

DynDNS Can change the Ips as fast, since DynDNS.org has a static IP.
and all the others User1.dyndns.org first ask at the Nameserver of DynDNS.org. since its a Subdomain.

DynDNS.org rehashes it's config file every 30 secs or so.

So long
KriS

Hello KriS,

yes you are right, but i was only trying to say that its possible. and you are still better off with a service like DYNDNS over hosting your own record.

MAGnUm

I've just installed xamp and everything is running smoothly, only problem is, I don't want my computer to be turned on 24-7 and act as a server.

My college has given me some space on their server to host a web site, how can i upload the files to the server, and what files should i upload? should i upload the whole xamp directory?

thx in advance!!

Hi,

if your Collge has given you some Webspace, all you need to upload is your site.

So long
KriS