Xtreme2damax
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I am looking to set up a home Linux server via a virtual machine. So far I am looking at either the x64 versions of Ubuntu or CentOS 5.xx for my server. I am wondering if anyone has any guides that pertain to setting up, configuring, securing and maintaining a home web server?
I have a domain name, but I am only provided one ip address by my ISP so I'm not sure how I would go about setting up name servers. I am somewhat familiar with Linux and the terminal, even had my own VPS for a month or two. I am just wondering what packages I need to install and how to configure and secure everything. I am aware it will be more difficult without Cpanel WHM but it's not like there isn't alternatives.
I am already aware that some ISP's prohibit running web servers, but the website I have is fairly low volume as far as traffic is concerned. Not to mention I download more per month than my website would eat up in web traffic. I have a 25 Mbps/25 Mbps Verizon Fios pipe so I have the connection to do it.
I have a domain name, but I am only provided one ip address by my ISP so I'm not sure how I would go about setting up name servers. I am somewhat familiar with Linux and the terminal, even had my own VPS for a month or two. I am just wondering what packages I need to install and how to configure and secure everything. I am aware it will be more difficult without Cpanel WHM but it's not like there isn't alternatives.
I am already aware that some ISP's prohibit running web servers, but the website I have is fairly low volume as far as traffic is concerned. Not to mention I download more per month than my website would eat up in web traffic. I have a 25 Mbps/25 Mbps Verizon Fios pipe so I have the connection to do it.