10/25/2007 Web Developer

Getting NetServe Web Server running from home, with a Domain name is actually a pretty simple task.

Once all the steps below have been performed you will be able to access your website using www.mydomain.com (Where 'mydomain' is the Domain you register).



Below is a quick step by step guide:

As you most likely have a modem/dsl connection to the internet, your IP address will change every time you connect to the internet, for this reason you cannot simply purchase a domain name, you must first register with a DNS service such as ZoneEdit.

 





Step 1 - Register with ZoneEdit

Register with ZoneEdit at http://www.zoneedit.com/signup.html

This is a FREE DNS service (depending on your bandwidth usage) that is used to keep track of your current IP and ensures that a users domain request gets through to your computer.

Step 2 - Register you Domain Name

Register your Domain name with any of the many Domain Registration companies available on the net, when asked to supply the IP addresses of your DNS servers use the IP Addresses supplied by ZoneEdit.

If you already have a Domain name registered, simply ask your registrar to change the IP addresses for the DNS Server to point to those supplied by ZoneEdit.

Step 3 - Configure ZoneEdit

Login to ZoneEdit and confirm the details of your Domain Name.

Step 4 - Install Dynamic IP Software

Install some Dynamic IP software on your computer, and configure it for use with ZoneEdit, we recommend DynDNS www.sitedevelopers.com/dyndns this software will keep ZoneEdit's DNS Server up to date with the IP address of your computer.

How To Enable Scripts in NetServe Web Server?

By default scripts are disabled, should you however wish to add dynamic content to your web site, scripting languages such as asp, perl or php will be required. The steps below will guide you through how to enable scripts to run.

1. It is recommended that you place all your script files (.php, .asp, etc...) in a folder called "scripts" Create a folder called "scripts" in "C:program filesNetServe Web Serverwwwroot" folder.

2. From Server options click the Aliases button, and enter the following details:

Alias: /scripts
Mapping: C:program filesNetServe Web Serverwwwrootscripts
Click the Add button followed by the OK button.

3. From Server Options click the Folder Security button, and enter the following details:

Alias: /scripts
Realm: Scripts
Tick the "Allow Scripts" option (This will allow your scripts to be run)

4. If you haven't already done so, then install and follow the setup guide for one of the following scripting languages: ASP, Perl or PHP.

NetServe Web Server

NetServe is a super compact Web Server and File Sharing application for Windows NT, 95, 98, 2000, and XP. It's HTTP Web Server can serve all types of files including html, gif and jpeg, actually any files placed in your NetServe directory can be served.

New key features include Server-Side-Include (SSI) support and CGI/1.1 support giving you the choice of your prefered scripting language, including but not limited to; Perl, ASP and PHP, to create your dynamic content.