I don't know much about servers so I need to ask a few questions.

Okay, I want to set up a server to run my website. I want to have a large database of info.

1. Can you just place a file onto your computer and it's automatically on the web?

2. Is there a way you can let people search your entire server?

3. Is there a way you can show all the recent files put on the server ready for download?

Thanks,
David

First thing, what type of server are you setting up? The answers to the rest of the questions may depend upon that.

Usually, your computer will not be the server. Hence, you will need to FTP/upload your information to the server. Depending upon your set-up, people might search your database and not the server.

Dave