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April 14, 2003

Apache

I finally set up an Apache web server here at home so I don't have to rely on a web-host to serve up the GB of photos and other crap that I like to be able to access over the net. I gotta say, Apache web server is pretty damn sweet. It took all of 15 minutes to set up and is both rock-solid and brimming over with nice features.

Since my home net connection is through RoadRunner, I have to rely on a dynamic DNS service to facilitate my having my own home website. After relatively little investigation, I ended up using dynup.net -- so far, so good...if you need such a service, give 'em a try.

Oh, I also just reconfigured my Shoutcast setup to allow me to turn my MP3 stream on and off when needed. That's handy so that my poor MP3 server at home isn't needlessly streaming MP3 files across my home WLAN when nobody's listening to my Shoutcast stream. Yeah, it's the little things in life that matter.

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Craig - need help doing what you've done - have road runner, router , RedHat - what do I need to put them all together to work? ernie enitka@twcny.rr.com

Posted by Ernie at July 31, 2003 01:18 PM

Ernie,
I'm running Apache on a Windows XP machine, and I'm not at all familiar enough with Linux to help you set up Apache on your machine.

I'm pretty sure the Apache documentation talks about intalling on Linux to a fairly high level of detail. Maybe someone else reading this can point you to a better resource or help you out.

Sorry I can't be more help...my experience only goes as far as Windows machines. [hangs head]
- Craig

Posted by Craig at July 31, 2003 01:23 PM

i'm trying to set up my apache server on winxp and it doesn't seem to escape the road runner router, it works on the local network but not elsewhere. NO firewalls are installed, and I've tried port 80 and 8080 in the httpd config file.. did you have to play with any of this junk to get it to work?

Posted by nick at September 2, 2003 11:59 PM

Nick,
No, it just worked. Are you sure there's no firewall in place, as most routers today have some form of firewall built in. If you're sure there's no firewall, and typing in the IP address of your server (not your LAN IP, such as 192.168.0.xxx, but your WAN IP...whatever RoadRunner assigned you), then that's a curious thing. More info on your setup would help.
- Craig

Posted by Craig at September 3, 2003 10:54 AM

any chance you could send me a copy of your httpd config file?

Posted by nick at September 3, 2003 02:05 PM

nevermind realized i had to put the 8080 after the link.

Posted by nick at September 3, 2003 03:19 PM

Hi Craig,

I am trying the same stuff...hosting my site using apache2, winxp and roadrunner. I am using zoneedit.com to dynamically manage my dns.

But somehow browser says "Cannot find server or DNS Error". Could you please send me your apache config file please. Iwould be able to make out my mistake from it.

Thanks,
-Haris

Posted by Haris at October 13, 2003 02:36 PM

Hi Craig,

I am trying the same stuff...hosting my site using apache2, winxp and roadrunner. I am using zoneedit.com to dynamically manage my dns.

But somehow browser says "Cannot find server or DNS Error". Could you please send me your apache config file please. Iwould be able to make out my mistake from it.

Thanks,
-Haris

Posted by Haris at October 13, 2003 02:36 PM

Hello everyody!
I have my web hosted on a REDHAT server, but I use a winxp S.O. My question it is if I can configure an Apache Server on Win XP, and from where can I download it (if its possible).
Hope U can give me a hand and can understand my poor english.
Tanks for all.

Posted by pixelperu at December 3, 2003 11:58 AM

Check the first link in the blog entry above for more info on Apache web server.

Posted by Craig at December 3, 2003 12:04 PM

I need to install and setup apache web server on my home pc. Help needed to Get apache server for download and configure it after instlling.

Posted by Siraj at January 27, 2004 01:59 PM

Hello Craig,
I can't believe what i read here... This is AWESOME! I knew there's a way to do this (running Apache on WinXP pro to host my own damn websites and photos). I've been searching long and hard, and also brought a few books to help but i'm still stuck. I need help doing what you've done. Any chance you could send me some step-by-step directions.

Thanks,
-Tony
tonymlor@yahoo.com

Posted by Tony at April 22, 2004 07:50 PM

Tony, just follow the instructions included in the download and you should be fine. It's not that hard, but there's no point in my re-typing pages of instructions when they're already part of the install package.

Posted by Craig at April 22, 2004 08:59 PM