I am totally new to Linux and also LAMP. I want to host my small forum on my own Desktop so after a long searching how to built your own server for your website / forum i found this useful page Code: http://www.howtoforge.com/ubuntu_lamp_for_newbies This tutorial clear me many things and by following this tutorial i built server. here it is Now the main problem i face here it is Q1 How to install my website on the server? Q2 How to make my forum/website available for my friends etc? Q3 Did i use domain instead of local host? How please explain. i know these are very stupid questions but for me its very important i want to learn kindly help me. So i am stick with this thread and waiting for your helpful replies.
Hello, Q1= Install your web,forum,blog... in /var/www directory. This is the root directory from the web server. Q2 and Q3=Tell us your network configuration. Are you using a dsl or cable connection to internet? Dedicated server or VPS?Have you dynamic or static IP address?Have you a domain or not yet? Cheers!
How to install my forum in /var/www directory becuase when i try to copy my files it says you dont have permission my knowledge says that i have to use commands or may be a file manager to use for installing forum files in /var/www. Please explain how i copy files in /var/www by using file manager or by Sudo commands. I use cable connection and i have static ip and currently dont have any domain
If you are using ubuntu desktop try to execute nautilus from a console (or by Alt+F2) in this way: gksudo nautilus If you are running ubuntu with no X and you dont know commands try to install and use a tool like mc (install it with sudo apt-get install mc). This tool can help you. (remember to execute mc with sudo mc after installation). With a static IP address it's easy to set dns with a company like godaddy. They have a very nice control panel so you can set a domain for your webserver ip yourself. Cheers!
