host Vbulletin at home

[mike2902]

Is this possible to do? This per month charge for renting a server is something I could do with out. I have a new desktop that I built that im not even using. Broadband connection or course. Can this be done?

[Cryo]

Yes, it can be done. However, many ISPs do not allow you to host things like this using your connection. I'd check your ISP's agreement before you do anything as it can result in your service getting disconnected.

[mike2902]

Yes, it can be done. However, many ISPs do not allow you to host things like this using your connection. I'd check your ISP's agreement before you do anything as it can result in your service getting disconnected.

Good thinking....I have ATT. Anyone know off hand if they allow it?

[Cryo]

I'm pretty sure none of the major providers allow it.

http://worldnet.att.net/general-info/terms-dsl-data.html

b. You may not use your Service connection to host a dedicated Internet server site.

No dice.

[mike2902]

I'm pretty sure none of the major providers allow it.

http://worldnet.att.net/general-info/terms-dsl-data.html



No dice.



Thats what I figured. They block port 80 but you could set up the server on port 81 or whatever port. How exactly would they know you have a server? The bandwidth used would be tiny compared to downloading music or movies.

[Cryo]

They can see incoming / outgoing traffic requests. Most ISPs will have tools that flag suspect activity. It's also pretty easy to see that a client (or multiple clients in this case) are requesting a bunch of similar files repeatedly from your computer.

[mike2902]

They can see incoming / outgoing traffic requests. Most ISPs will have tools that flag suspect activity. It's also pretty easy to see that a client (or multiple clients in this case) are requesting a bunch of similar files repeatedly from your computer.

Damn them to hell

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It looks like ATT offers a small business package that allows for webhosting at home. Its only 10 dollars a month more than I pay now.


https://swot.sbc.com/swot/dslMassMarketCatalog.do?do=dslProductPage&offerId=163552&gridId=dslhighSpeedinternetTable

[Cryo]

For less than $10 a month you can find a sufficient host and save you a lot of trouble.

[mike2902]

For less than $10 a month you can find a sufficient host and save you a lot of trouble.


I had a 10 dollar a month host and I blew that up (script executions per day/month) in about 3 weeks. So I had to upgrade to VPS. Hopefully ill need a dedicated server shortly down the road. So id just like to get this done now. My computer has the power since my current host is offering a dedicated server with my specs for 249 a month (crooks). So im thinking with the 5 static IP's Ill get from the business internet, I can use one for my site and keep it separate from my home network. Maybe I just think this is more simple than it is. But I have a new machine im not using, and the extra internet it would cost me is well under what VPS is costing me.

[mindhunter77]

It would be awfully slow. Your speed would be what your upstream bandwidth is, not your download speed.

[Cryo]

I had a 10 dollar a month host and I blew that up (script executions per day/month) in about 3 weeks. So I had to upgrade to VPS. Hopefully ill need a dedicated server shortly down the road. So id just like to get this done now. My computer has the power since my current host is offering a dedicated server with my specs for 249 a month (crooks). So im thinking with the 5 static IP's Ill get from the business internet, I can use one for my site and keep it separate from my home network. Maybe I just think this is more simple than it is. But I have a new machine im not using, and the extra internet it would cost me is well under what VPS is costing me.
The cost of the server is generally due to data center space, power, backup and maintenance, etc. I think you're underestimating what's required for your own server, but if you want to try it I say go for it, it's a good learning experience for setting that stuff up if nothing else. If it doesn't work out you can always move it down the road. Personally speaking I hosted my own server for a little bit and even with a fiber connection I had some issues with site speed during peak times. Right now I pay $79.00 / month for a dedicated server which I host all of my stuff on without any issues at all.