Ok guys this is what I got going on.
I am running the latest XAMPP with 1.5 joomla all on a windows xp box.
I am extremely new to the world of XAMPP and Joomla so bare with me.
What I am trying to do is turn this box into a dedicated web server for this one website. I already have a live ip address to work with and I have a domain name.
I have already got the full website set up with the database, but I need to publish it to the web for everyone to see.
This is where my lack of knowledge comes into play.
When I change my “A” records for my url to point to my live ip, It sends it to my XAMPP admin consol. “VERY BAD”!
(Ex. When I type in my url www.mywebsite.com, it sends it directly to my XAMPP consol.)
This is what I am looking for.
Tutorial for setting up my XAMPP joomla website to be viewed on the WWW.
And how to secure my XAMPP.
If you need any additional information pleas ask.