To make a server out of your home computer, you need to install and configure specialized software. For best performance, it is advisable to install a special operating system and adjust the appropriate parameters.
Instructions
Step 1
Operating systems from the Unix family are best suited for server operation. They are considered the most secure and can be installed without using a graphical shell, which will minimize the consumption of computer resources and spend more on server operation and data processing.
Step 2
Capture the Linux operating system image and install it. You can choose almost any distribution of this OS. Debian works best for a web server, but Ubuntu will be the easiest for beginners. The boot image can be recorded using the UltraISO program. You can download the required disk image from the official website of the selected distribution kit.
Step 3
Boot from the disc and install the burned system on your computer. To do this, go to BIOS and select the name of your drive in the First Boot Device section. Insert the disc into the drive and start the computer. Most modern distributions come with a graphical installer, which makes installation easier. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Step 4
After installing the system, you will see the console through which the server will be managed. If you installed Linux with a graphical interface, use the Terminal program in the Applications menu to launch the command line.
Step 5
To start the server, you need to install the Apache, PHP and MySQL software package. To do this, enter the command sudo apt-get install tasksel.
Step 6
After the package installation procedure is complete, enter the sudo tasksel install lamp-server prompt. With it, you will install the Apache web server in conjunction with PHP and MySQL to run the desired site. During the installation process, the program may ask you to set a password to access the database server. Enter the requested password and click Ok.
Step 7
Start the installed server using the sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 start command. The server can be considered installed.
