Creating my own server with php, mysql, cpanel, ftp , apache and all the other goodies?

Question

Creating my own server with php, mysql, cpanel, ftp , apache and all the other goodies?

Answer 1

A web hosting plan might be a little better, since they're hooked up to a faster line, usually on a server with much better hardware (to sustain the fact that there's more than just your website on it), as well as 24/7 maintenance, etc...and that way, you're not worrying about violating the TOS of any home cable provider since most of them, e.g. Comcast, get annoyed if you're hosting webservers internally. However, with just one (or even a few websites), the processes should be able to run just fine, as long as you have a fair amount of resources and are using a CLI version of the operating system (not a GUI). They don't consume a lot of juice.

Answer 2

Tried hosting outside US? Look for companies with more lienant email rules.

Answer 3

Good.

Answer 4

There are some, bit preloaded does not mean they work. They are very expensive. You still need to configure them by editing the httpd.conf files, all of them, and for mail you will still get banned if you mass mail. Or get security wrong, either on the web server or the mail servers. SMTP and IMAP/POP3 servers need configuring individually. A security hole on either the smtp or web server will have you mailing bank phishing scams or child porn emails on a couple of days. And your web site will actually be hosting phishing scams. Also an uploaded script with tis' file extension changed to appear as an image file will allow the same attacks in. You will need to study php, mysql and the mail server program configurations, probably something like Dovecot and Postfix mail servers. You will need to subscribe to a static IP address, those costs extra, and possibly they will insist on a business account to get that. You need unlimited download as every client connection will create download to you. Your upload speed will still be much lower than download, this will affect client download or streaming speed. Your router will need to be configured to forward all the appropriate ports to the server, web, ssl, smtp,pop3, imap and any others required. The firewall on the server will need these set open, and this needs serious caution or you have security problems again. You will then need to log in to your domain registrar's DNS server and set appropriate A, PTR, MX and CNAME settings for DNS to find you. You will probably not be able to view your server correctly from within your own network as it will incorrectly redirect t your router, So you will need to set up DHCP on the server, and turn off DHCP on your router, then set a PRIVATE only DNS server to rectify that by telling your local machines your server is at your internal server IP address. You must ensure this server does NOT appear on the Intent as you are not a recognised DNS registrar. And you are on your own, when you buy nobody will help you with configuration errors, nor with thousands of spam emails suddenly appearing from nowhere.