Virtuel Hosting

HI there,

I have just installed Apache and managed to get it up and running. My question is how can i use names instead of IP
addresses to access the server ?

Like this URL instead of 184.174.175.196

Thanks in advance

Ammh

You could use something like hn.org to turn your ip into a name server.

But it isnt possible in apache ?

thanks

Ammh

You need to run a DNS server or have someone hosts your domain for you. Apache itself is a web server, not a DNS server.

Apache is not a DNS server but you vould use hn.org with Apache. I use it and i can host other people and myself fine.

You will need to setup and register a dns server. Don't be intimidated it is just a few files to configure.

What OS are you running?

If it is UNIX/Linux I can help, but if it is Microsoft God bless you...

first you need to have root access to a box with a server and static IP's I am assuming you already do.

there are a few main files,

1. named.conf file usually found in the /etc/named.conf

2. Make a zone file in the named directory usually found in the /var/named/

You basically nned to edit these files then go to www.networksolutions.com and register your domain as a DNS server like NS1.domain.com.

Than you can configure the httpd.conf file and add virtuall hosts
if you have any questions let me know.

I hope I got you started or at least confused.

Im damned then......im using windows 98 se ;(

Can you tell me something about the security issuies instead ?

which settings should i use to prevent people from messing
with my server ?

Thanks in advance

Ammh

I am going to check it out then I will get beck to you on that?

To what extent are you concerned about security?

I would do a search on security to find some documentation on the security with your setup.

It might be worth opening another thread that is very specific to windows and your setup regaurding security.

Good luck,

thanks for the help, ill be waiting for youre respons.

I have just heard that people can take control of an apache server if it isnt configured correctly (security settings). So
would it help me if i installed a firewall like ZoneAlarm ?

Thanks once again

Ammh

I have been very busy....

Please let me know exactly what it was that you wanted to know?

Was it security or Virtual hosts. I am not well versed in Win security but here are a couple helps:

http://httpd.apache.org/docs/windows.html

A basic rule of thumb about security and webservers is:
1. Limit, if not "don't" allow other users on your server. Most hacks are effective from the inside of a machine, where someone gains root or Super User.

2. If you can use a firewall like you have set up already.

3. Make sure you are not running unnessicary software that can keep open ports.

4. Check your logs often to make sure you are secure.

5. Don't bring on any unwanted atention to your box (if somone hates you they will be more motivated to make you life miserable).

6. You can obtain security scanning software that will scann your box for vulnrabities or go to a web site and get it done from them.

7. Use SSH for remote access because it is encrypted where telnet is not.



Sorry if I didn't help you much.

I tried

Best of luck