Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 13:49:34 +0100 (BST) From: Stephen Roome <steve@visint.co.uk> To: Jack Wenger <info@bentreality.com> Cc: FreeBSD ISP list <freebsd-isp@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Re: Setting Up Web Hosting Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.3.91.970411134046.12599A-100000@bagpuss.visint.co.uk> In-Reply-To: <199704111212.HAA14983@msn2.globaldialog.com>
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On Fri, 11 Apr 1997, Jack Wenger wrote: > I'm considering setting up a web hosting only (no dial-up) service. Probably > with a 56K or 64k line to start. Go for a line you can upgrade to T1 easily (you might need it), 56/64K might not be easily upgradeable, depends on the interface they supply, check first it's cheaper later. (If you're in europe look at E1 lines) > > For equipment, I think I need the following: > > CSU/DSU We got a RISCOM WANic for this, nice board, plugs straight in and works a treat, don't get the ISA version, it just didn't work well for us. > Router Run gated/routed on your machine with the WANic and put a netcard on it attach to hub an webserver. It's easy. > Hub If possible get a switch instead, much better when you have lots of people attached to it, we couldn't afford one, and have a couple of ACCTON etherhub 16s+ boxes, which flash nicely when you turn them on. There's not much to hubs other than flashing really. > > I have a P-133 running 2.1.6 with 32mb ram, and not enough HD (1.6 gb IDE). > Also running Apache as my web-server. Will be getting 2-2gb SCSI HD's for > this box. Our router is a P133 running 3.0-970209-SNAP, runs like a dream with the WANic card and an Intel EtherExpress (don't get one though) get a DEC 21x40A/C based card or whatever if you can. > > I'm looking for suggestions for the connection end of things, hardware and > software. Software is easy, just use FreeBSD, I think 2.2 might support what I just mentioned okay, but 3.0-970209-SNAP is unbeleivably stable (even in out production environment). > > How hard is it to get a class C set of IP numbers? Can I get these directly > from the Internic? Or do I have to get them from my upstream provider? If you are not becoming a top level supplier then your ISP will supply these for you, if you are becoming a top level supplier then good luck. You'll need to fill in a bunch of forms, just do it right or they just say no go away and you have to start again. If you go for a line that's easily upgradeable you should get your ISP to throw in a Class C for no problem, just make sure you have a beleivable addressing plan. -- Steve Roome Broom Cupboard Stockist/Technical Systems Manager, Vision Interactive Ltd. E: steve@visint.co.uk M: +44 (0) 976 241 342 T: +44 (0) 117 973 0597 F: +44 (0) 117 923 8522
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