Need help making a server

kremedios · 27 May 2007 at 19:58

Okay, so basically i'm a noob... lol.

I have a spare PC with the following specs:

P4 2.8ghz Processor - overclocked to 3.04ghz
1GB Ram
200GB HDD
80GB HDD
I also have a 4mb virgin media (cable) internet connection.

How do i go about making this into a server so i can make a site. (selling hosting)

Thanks for all help

kremedios · 27 May 2007 at 22:16

BillytheImpaler said:
You'll also need a UPS for both the computer and all the networking equipment. Remember that when you're selling hosting your main three goals are, in order: uptime, uptime, and uptime. Redundant disks wouldn't be a bad idea either so as not to lose your customers' data if you experience a disk failure.

I'd recommend CentOS or Debian for the OS then install Apache and PHP.

I've seen ubuntu server, and that seems very easy to install and everything. One problem is that i need something like cPanel thats either under £30 or free.

kremedios · 27 May 2007 at 23:26

Jaffa_Cake said:
ISPConfig is a free alternative to CPanel

Awesome.. So is that everything i need?

Also, could someone give me a step by step guide on how to make a server. I will be using Ubuntu 7.04 Server and ISPConfig. I already have a domain registered with NameCheap

Thanks

kremedios · 28 May 2007 at 00:17

JIM_BOB7813 said:
http://www.howtoforge.com/ubuntu_debian_lamp_server

Does anyone know a free billing system thats similar to ClientExec??

kremedios · 28 May 2007 at 10:51

pitchfork said:
To be honest, that'd probably be quite slow and I doubt you could compete with the giants offering massive aounts of space and bandwith for close to £5 a month.

Yeah i've decided to get a Master Reseller now. Is there any free alternatives to Client Exec Billing System?