Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 10:29:52 -0500 From: Dave Vollenweider <metaridley@mchsi.com> To: freebsd-newbies@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Administering a web and mailing list server at home... Message-ID: <20040906102952.0c9b876e.metaridley@mchsi.com> In-Reply-To: <20040905231221.HSQI16651.fed1rmmtao09.cox.net@jgugerty> References: <20040905231221.HSQI16651.fed1rmmtao09.cox.net@jgugerty>
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On Sun, 5 Sep 2004 16:12:22 -0700 "Jim" <rtmcrider@cox.net> wrote: > It is pretty daunting. I like doing things myself, and I like to learn. It > seems to me I would lose a lot of control and have software tool choice > limitations placed upon me that would make my experiences less satisfying if > I were to remotely administer my site on a commercial server. Good for you! I tried administering a site on a commercial server once, but there were so many things that I wanted to do that required root access, which they didn't give me. I'm like you, in that respect, always wanting as much control as possible. As an alternative, you could look into a commerical web hosting company that uses FreeBSD and puts every site in its own jail. You'd then have a root password for the jail and can do whatever you want with it without affecting the rest of the system. Still, if you like to learn, having your own system is still the best way to go. :) > > I have learned a lot so far, but I think I need to get some help in > selecting the tools that are required to accomplish my goals. It seems the > best (only) choice is Apache for my web server. Also, Python would be my > choice for a scripting language. From what I've read so far, Postfix seems > to be the MTA I should use and my mailing list server should be Mailman. Do > I need a database? > > Any thoughts, comments, experiences, insights, and/or suggestions would > greatly be appreciated. > > Thanks in advance! > > Jim There are other web servers out there, but Apache has pretty much become the de facto standard for Unix systems (of which FreeBSD is one by historical roots, even if it's not registered with The Open Group). For what you need, you'll probably need most of its features. Combine that with its extensive documentation on the Web and in print and I think it's still the best choice for you. You may need a database for the mailing list server, and unless you decide to make your own mailing list program, the one you use will most likely install the database you need as a dependency (that's the beauty of the Ports Collection and the pagage system). Database administration is beyond my scope of knowledge, though, so all I can do is wish you the best of luck! - Dave
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