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Hi,

I have my own registered domain. I want to set up my own DNS server and host a website completely independent of any third party hosting service. I have Windows Server 2003 and have installed the DNS role and configured it with a single forward zone (I am new to this terminology and am not sure if I am using it correctly). Lets say my domain is xyz.com I have the DNS role set up for xyz.com as the domain with a forward lookup zone. Also, I have reserved an internal IP to my server using the router's DHCP reservation list. So I basically have a static IP for my server on the internal network. How do I go about setting up this infrastructure so that I can have my own DNS set up and host my website ?

Configuration: Windows Server 2003

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monty617, on Nov 18, 2008 2:33:34 pm GMT
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dan, on Dec 2, 2008 12:20:15 am GMT
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Use zoneedit as a free DNS service... setting up your own is complicated... You'll have to find an online tutorial or get a book...

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GiantLeap, on Dec 3, 2008 8:29:54 pm GMT
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Make your static IP be forwarded from your router to the DNS hosting PC, create router's DNS and web server exceptions, start DNS and Web services

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warlew, on Dec 30, 2008 2:13:32 am GMT
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I am not sure if you have checked in to getting a static ip address? usually for a little extra your isp will provide one.

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Vinay, on Jan 3, 2009 6:03:05 am GMT
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New Query :
Can anyone infor me if we can OWN an Static IP address ?
I am not an ISP...........
I have my own web application...and I need to have control n IP address

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support1, on Jan 29, 2009 4:41:05 am GMT
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Yes -- you can have your own IP address -- although it depens on your ISP - contact them and tell them that you want to purchase a static IP address - most companys such as Sprint, AT&T will allow you to purchase a static IP address. -- hope this helps.

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cw lover, on Jan 4, 2009 11:47:14 pm GMT
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I woul really know how to do this......

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Dmeigs, on Jan 17, 2009 12:02:02 am GMT
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Hi My name is David., I'd here you what to fine out how to setup DNS on your home Network., The very first thing that you do is setup your Router here are the steps to take.

step 1. Contact your ISP
step 2. And ack for and Static IP Block on your Network you will need at least two Computer 4 is Ideal.
step 3. the Subnet must be change tp /29 for for 2 computer or /30 for 6 computers.
step 4 One of the static IP's must be your Router., There For if you have and /30 Subnet you can only have 5 Computers.

know setting up your Router (The Router is your Gatway)

Step 1. go in your Rounter Config. page to setup
step 2. the first thing you do is Disable DHCP service
step 3. disable NAT
step 4. disable your Routers Fire wall
step 5. Turn on DMZ port but not nesuary
step 6. reboot your

Know seting up your Modem

step 1. go in your Modem Config. page to setup
step 2. Disable DHCP service
step 3.Disable NAT
step 4 Disable The Fire Wall
step 5. Turn on IP Bridging
step 6. Reboot Modem

Know on your Computers to setup your Fire wall.

Step 1. Click Start, click Run, type firewall.cpl, and then click OK.
Step 2. Click the Advanced Settings tab, click the Exceptions tab, and then click Add Port.
Step 3. In the Port Number dialog box, type 2725, and then click TCP.
Step 4. Type a name for the port, such as Analysis Services1, and then click OK.
Step 5. Click Add Port
Step 6. In the Port Number dialog box, type 2393, and then click TCP.
Step 7. Type a name for the port, such as Analysis Service2, and then click OK.
Step 8. Click Add Port
Step 9. In the Port Number dialog box, type 2394, and then click TCP.
Step 10.Type a name for the port, such as Analysis Services3, and then click OK.
Step 11. Click the Exceptions tab, and then click to select the check box that is next to each new service.
Step 12. Click OK
Step 13. On each one of your Computers add Ports HTTP Port is 80, Port 21 FTP server, DNS Port 53

Know you should make your Web Server your Localhost ( note Pad )

Step 1. Create a Host file
Step 2. click start at the bottom of the Desktop
Step 3. Click Run
Step 4. Type This Path c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\host
Step 5. and Click on
Step 6. Know you will see a Host File scoll down to the Bottom of the last Line and put your hit Enter on your Keyboard
Step 7. Type the IP address of your Host Computer then your Domain.com
Step 8 Like this 69.196.159.XXX goole.com and hit Enter
Step 9. IP and www. and hit Enter
Step 10 Like this 69.196.159.XXX www.google.com
Step 11 if you want to at and FTP or DNS keep adding lines the same way
Step 12. and Save

Know to Step up your Domain

Step 1. you should Transfer it to Godaddy so you can Manage it
Step 2. with and Godaddy Account setup
Step 3. Goto Manage Domain
Step 4. With Manage Domain Open at the top of the page you will see Custom Name Servers
Step 5. Enter your IP Address of your DNS servers and point to them
step 6. and log out
step alow beween 30 to 78 Hours for the changes to take

You must reboot your Modem, Router, and all Computers


Note you must have Active Directory Intergreated installed on your network

let me know how it worked out.

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SRI, on Jan 20, 2009 5:58:34 pm GMT
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Hi David,

You guide is very impressive thank you. I am trying to setup VPN on my Windows 2003 server and I have my own domain lets say www.xyz.com. I am new to this network stuff or I have very minimum experience. I want my windows 2003 server called abc should become abc.xyz.com so that I can access this abc windows 2003 server from anywhere.

Thank you

Sri

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yo, on Jan 28, 2009 3:26:38 pm GMT

Go to analogx.com and download free www hosting, no need of all that

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newbiehoster, on Jan 28, 2009 10:21:02 pm GMT
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Hi there .. not sure about the website and where to get that www hosting thingy


thanks

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Ananth, on Mar 4, 2009 12:41:49 pm GMT
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Hi there,
can you able to help me to setup web server, i have a register domain from godaddy (for example www.acb.com), i didnt purchase the storage from them, i want to build own storage server, can you able to help??

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debm, on Mar 9, 2009 9:01:01 am GMT

Hi david,
your info for own dns server is useful.
i'm going on mcse on 2003 server
can you pls explain if use domain registrar dns server,how can configure it to my intranet dns server.
i'm confused about intranet dns server & internet domain register dns server.

thanks
deb

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Kyaw, on Jun 3, 2009 8:42:05 am BST
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Hi , David
I want to ask you. Can you tell me please that how can I know Ip address? I logg in in DNS setting, but my new domain is not active. I cannot open and view. Need I change DNS setting? What I will click to active my domain? Shall I add host name and Ip address here
Set Host and IP Addresses Host name:

Host IP 1: Host IP 2: Host IP 3: Host IP 4:


Host IP 5: Host IP 6: Host IP 7: Host IP 8:


Host IP 9: Host IP 10: Host IP 11: Host IP 12:


Host IP 13:

Thank you
Kyaw kyaw

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krrish, on Jul 21, 2009 6:03:06 pm BST

Hi Kyaw,

you can check your ip address here www.whatismyip.com

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Yanker, on Sep 24, 2009 4:01:57 am BST

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sudhir malan, on Feb 4, 2009 10:40:15 am GMT
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How to configure dns server in windows 2003

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tubbi, on Feb 9, 2009 6:26:37 pm GMT

U should considerer finding an easier solution.... setting ur own is complicated

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shey, on Mar 29, 2009 9:53:48 pm BST
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Hello,
Can someone give me an instructions in how to configured my webserver. In my case, I built my webserver (i.e. server1 and server2) server2 where i setup my webserver and I was able to access my website via local intranet access. Now I wanted to access my website via publicly internet and I don't know how to configure that part. I did signed-up for domain at godaddy.com however I don't know which ipaddress do I set to my godaddy.com account.

Any help would be appreciated........

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Norm, on Apr 15, 2009 8:09:51 am BST
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Shey,

if your webserver works internally, you are almost there. most servers are set to port 80, so sign in to your router via 192.168.1.1 and go to port forwarding section and forward port 80 to your internal server ip, something like 192.168.1.106.

then all incoming web requests to your external IP address that you are getting dynamically from your ISP will forward to your webserver.

go to one of the many webpages that show your ip address to find your external ip. now since it changes what people do is get a free account from no-ip.com which gives you a usable domain name and forwards to your external ip. they also give you a file that you install that checks and updates your dynamic ip when it changes,

thats it Shey

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sam, on Apr 18, 2009 2:09:04 pm BST
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Hi Norm,

Thanks for your advice on setting up the web server. I have the same problem internal web server works but i'm not able to access the web server from internet. Can you please advice in details how to set-up.

I have wireless router and win 2003

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Satish, on May 15, 2009 5:10:29 am BST

Hi All,
Please cross check your english before posting queries / answers as this is internet.
It is looking odd, being an IT professionals, most of you guys are unable to communicate well in english.
Don't think otherwise....

Thanks
Satish

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anonymous, on Jul 2, 2009 6:28:30 am BST
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Hey, is it polite to critizise people's English?

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Sahib, on Jul 9, 2009 5:02:53 pm BST

Before posting yours post, lets think about who you are originally. You "pearfiectleanguage" is hindy or whatever you got in your country, then colonisation brought the english in your whotever country you are from, and you ! POS ( pce of sht ) trying to show here your "professionalism" in english. Flack Of uss hlol,
I just creazy feel regret for members of your team, i used to work with such us " human creatins" ,

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Sahib ka Dost, on Aug 31, 2009 8:18:45 am BST
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Arey yaar sahib..
kyon English kee maa chod raha hai yaar.
Nahi aati to nahi aati. Tu IT mein perfect hai na..tophir gaandmaraane de teri english par hansne waalon kee. Waise main bhee hans raha hoon.

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sandy, on Jul 19, 2009 11:54:54 pm BST
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Well Satish before trying to point out his mistake, why not u correct your English. Its on being an IT professionals...

English is only for communication. It doesn't have to be perfect as long as we or others here understand what he\she is trying to say. So please don't flame on others. And one more thing.... English makes no sense without proper sentence formations.


"Please don't think otherwise" ( You translated telugu into english, which is lame

Regards
sandy

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umesh, on Aug 12, 2009 6:52:14 am BST

Ultimate!!!!!!!! Sandy ...

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sandy, on Aug 12, 2009 10:23:39 am BST

Haha thanks.. some people try to show their attitude.. lol

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Unknown, on Aug 25, 2009 8:50:15 am BST
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Our Satish has some Inferior complexity, I guess. Where were you born Satish, Buckingham palace?

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Carl97, on Aug 27, 2009 11:38:03 pm BST

Hey You All Speak Crapp

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Viren, on Sep 2, 2009 6:48:42 am BST

Hey Satish,

The guy is trying to provide all of us vaulable information on networking and you are trying to learn english out of it. You can join some english teaching centres for that matter. I don't think this post will help you in improving your english. Wrong place for you to seek what you are looking for.

Nice information Dmeigs, keep it up buddy, don't worry about the english crap!!!
BTW I am an Indian too!

Thanks
Virendra Singh

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SolidHadriel, on Sep 10, 2009 4:52:16 pm BST

Wow.

I don't know where you all are from - but there is a serious lack of accurate information. Matter - of - fact, most of the postings in here are garbled, useless, or actually, bad information..

And to those critiquing others' english-speaking qualities, your "English" is just as bad, if not worse, than theirs.

With that said; Do NOT enable the 'DMZ' on your router - thats like walking up to a thief and telling him, "Hey, I left my door open, my alarms off, and my jewelry is hidden in the second drawer by my bed."

Enabling the DMZ (De-militarized zone) basically opens up all of your router's ports and makes your network extremely vulnerable. Unless that router is connected strictly, and only strictly, to an internal network, you should not ever enable the DMZ.

And from what I've read - none of you should be hosting your own websites locally. You have no idea what your doing. Go buy a book, read it, take a class or something, to at least get an idea of what your getting into. Otherwise, setup a Paypal account or something, and purchase some cheap hosting which will most likely be more reliable than "your" server, and not make your computers vulnerable.

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Languages, on Sep 13, 2009 8:36:11 am BST

Hey,

This is the Unites States which is famous for "Freedom". People can do whatever they like as long as they do not hurt or harm others.

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Languages, on Sep 13, 2009 8:46:12 am BST

Before posting yours post, lets think about who you are originally. You "pearfiectleanguage" is hindy or whatever you got in your country, then colonisation brought the english in your whotever country you are from, and you ! POS ( pce of sht ) trying to show here your "professionalism" in english. Flack Of uss hlol,
I just creazy feel regret for members of your team, i used to work with such us " human creatins" ,


Hey Satish,

I feel sorry for those " human creatins" used to work with that US's(pce of sht).

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IT Guy, on Sep 17, 2009 5:50:50 pm BST
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Some how it stumbled on to this thread and was amazed at all of the miss information going around and just plain garbled instructions.

First of all, you need to register your DNS server with ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) for anyone to actually find it. I seriously doubt you would pass the requirements of having your own DNS sever registered with the root DNS servers (the ones at your ISP) seeing as how you don't know how to set one up to begin with. The easiest way is to register a domain on somewhere like GoDaddy or another domain hosting site that will let you manually edit the DNS records or at least set up forwarders to your own DNS.

Second you have to make sure your ISP does not block port 80 (the port used for web browsing and HTTP) by default, which most home ISPs do. Most ISPs have a "business package" you can purchase with more bandwidth, static IP and more open ports but usually costs way more. You can always assign the web server do a diffrent port but good luck getting anyone to add the port number (www.example.com:8080 for example) to the end of the web address and anyone finding it.

Third you will have to use IIS 6 or download an Apache server to actually host the website. Both have many things you have to do to secure the web server to insure it doesn't get hacked and is the target of every script kiddie and 2 bit hacker out there.

Fourth you acutally have to code the website in HTML or CSS or whatever you plan on using and that in itself is quite and undertaking, in addition to all the layers of technology you have to manage.

Also bashing people because they can speak English is just hilarious when you can speak it well enough yourself, you are almost impossible to understand and it doesn't give anyone an incentive to actually help you.

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 Another IT Guy, on Oct 23, 2009 4:08:42 am BST

Thanks for saving me the trouble, I stumbled across this mess of a thread as well. If any of you above are still scratching your heads I will make this simple. Buy hosting somewhere. Hostgator is pretty decent for the price.

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