web server

[gr8vfr]

I am interested in setting up a webserver on my LAN at work.
What software do I need to run a webserver.
I was thinking about a win2k box.

All suggestion will be helpful.

[jmichna]

W2K Server Edition, incl IIS 5.0. Start with clean install. Make sure to install all patches. If your LAN is Novell, there is no real need to install a Novell client on this server, just install Microsoft's native "Novell Client for Windows 2000."

You don't really want or need the IPX/SPX overhead, so if you don't need it don't install it.

jmichna

[gt_cmpe]

PLEASE!!!!! Look into setting up a LINUX server!!!! It is SO much more stable and secure. I suggest getting RedHat, it is just as easy to set up as ANY windows server. You can also get it FREE!(download from www.redhat.com)

[Ape0r]

All I'm gonna say is...

Linux > Windows

[AllGamer]

i'm running Apache 2.x something, in my Win2k game maching.

it runs like a rock, and it does not interfiere when i play heavy 3D games

[gr8vfr]

I am running it on a intranet... I am not worried about security.

I have several versions of linux but, I have never taken the time to play with it.
I am familiar with the NT system. (I am from the old school)
I would be willing to use Linux. However, it can't take all of my time to manage it.

I would like to do a webserver with internet style webpages so the idiot users that I work for won't complain about how hard it is to pull their reports and templates.


(HealthCare industry....need I say more?)

[gt_cmpe]

Management! Try keeping track of all the patches and updates from MS!

[AllGamer]

Originally posted by gt_cmpe
Management! Try keeping track of all the patches and updates from MS!

LOL :r :D :p
You got that right man!!