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Creating A Server
#1
I am looking into having my own ecomerce server.
I would buy my own machine and run the internet to it of course..
Whats the best OS, system components for a small business? nothing like a quad core monster.
Any other info as I am new at Website creating.
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2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
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#2
Why not just host with an online provider?

This way you can actually get your own domain name and not have to pay business class home internet or have to worry about your own server.

Places like GoDaddy can bundle pre-packaged apps to get you up and running within a day or two.
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#3
I'd look into managed hosting. Rent it monthly, rather than a big initial purchase, for something you might not want/use 6 months from now. Then you are not responsible for server maintenance, bandwidth, etc. Just buy your domain name, get your external IP from them, and let DNS do the rest.

Otherwise, you're looking at buying hardware (something with a raid array), ISP, static IP, domain names, DNS updates, etc...
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#4
I was just wondering because I have been paying for a domain and the other goodies at Siteground.com, and I looked at GoDaddy.com but that is over priced lol
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified
Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock
Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car

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#5
You need to create a Pay Per Use Midget Porn site. Then start counting the Money. LOL :rofl:
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#6
Focus man, Focus.,Jan 13 2010, 11:45 AM Wrote:You need to create a Pay Per Use Midget Porn site.&nbsp; Then start counting the Money.&nbsp; LOL&nbsp; :rofl:
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Very true, you wanna shoot the camera
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified
Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock
Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car

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reldridge,Jan 13 2010, 11:27 AM Wrote:I'd look into managed hosting. Rent it monthly, rather than a big initial purchase, for something you might not want/use 6 months from now. Then you are not responsible for server maintenance, bandwidth, etc. Just buy your domain name, get your external IP from them, and let DNS do the rest.

Otherwise, you're looking at buying hardware (something with a raid array), ISP, static IP, domain names, DNS updates, etc...
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Agreed x 100 ... I can recommend 10dollar.ca and hostpapa.ca ... puppet recommended them both to me and I think they're great - and I especially like that hostpapa's servers are all in Canada (Oakville to be more specific) - not to mention they are really inexpensive.
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Scorcher000,Jan 13 2010, 02:48 PM Wrote:
Focus man, Focus.,Jan 13 2010, 11:45 AM Wrote:You need to create a Pay Per Use Midget Porn site.  Then start counting the Money.  LOL  :rofl:
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Very true, you wanna shoot the camera
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Sure I would rather be behind the lense than in front for Midget Porn.
Focus man, Focus........ Team Psychological Disaster
2008 Taurus X to be modded.
2002 ZX5 parted out. Forever known as the "SLOCUS".

2010 Dyno #'s 102.96HP/105.84TQ
2011 Dyno #'s 111.44HP/115.17TQ
Still The Weakest LinkBlush

Dial 1-800-AUTO-PARTS for your local speed shop.
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#9
Thanx for the tips guys.

And Kev, I don't have the gutz to be in front of the Cam, but money talks right lol
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem.
No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified
Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock
Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car

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#10
we use Rochen as our server. Then cpanel to manage our accounts.
I drive a 2010 Golf that growls at people when it goes over 3000rpm.
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#11
hostpapa is a decent hosting provider too -- unlimited bandwidth, disk space, and only about $5/mo
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