How do I make my server available on the web

Domo · 12 Oct 2011 at 10:29

Hi,
I've just built a Win2008 server to run some application software. How can I run the app software remotely via http and RDP to the server's desktop?

Is it simply a matter of connecting it to my router - or are there port settings I need to configure etc?

Networks and stuff aren't my thing

HarryPainful · 12 Oct 2011 at 11:21

You could do that, or use something like www.logmein.com and set up a free account.

You install a small agent on the PC/Server and then connect to it through the Log Me In site, no need to open or forward any ports.

PistolPete · 12 Oct 2011 at 11:54

If you dont have a static IP, consider using a service like DynDNS.

HTTP - connect to your router, forward port 80 to the server and access the website via the IP address or FQDN of your routers WAN address and bingo.

RDP - Not wise to forward RDP directly due to too many nutters on the internet. Either change the RDP listening port on the server, then forward the port on the router to the server, or use logmein / teamviewer or similar. Personally, I'd prefer to not use logmein or similar as it means my traffic is going via a 3rd party, but I have been using it recently as a quick "get out of jail free" cards

Domo · 12 Oct 2011 at 12:26

Just checked logmein's web site and that's the show that fits

Nice one guys. Thanks.

hiyajac · 14 Oct 2011 at 11:26

HarryPainful said:
You could do that, or use something like www.logmein.com and set up a free account.

You install a small agent on the PC/Server and then connect to it through the Log Me In site, no need to open or forward any ports.

Awesome, thanks for the link. It save a lot of times of me trying to configure the ports in the router.