Building a Web Server on XP Professional

#1 mike76

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Posted 14 July 2004 - 06:22 AM

I have been trying to set up my web server on my windows xp workstation. I need to know if anyone out there knows what steps I need to take to build the server.

Thanks.
macwars1976@hotmail.com

#2 AndyFair

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Posted 14 July 2004 - 11:25 AM

Go to the Apache Website, download the latest version, and read the Windows and other docs on how to install.

Easy!

Rgds
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#3 peterh

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Posted 09 August 2004 - 03:17 PM

1. Install IIS from Add/Remove Programs, Add/REmove Windows Components, and tick Internet Information Services (IIS). Insert CD if asked.
2. It will create a folder called C:\Inetpub and C:\Inetpub\wwwroot.
3. You can create your html pages and place them in wwwroot (or in subfolders if you wish)
4. Access web server locally via http://localhost/

#4 ScinteX

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Posted 24 August 2004 - 10:10 AM

I think really it's Solaris you're after 8)
Only kiddin' Apache or IIS is they way to go.
Maybe worth just researching the most appropriate option for you- depending on what you intend to do with your website