Hi guys, i was wondering if anybody could tell me what i need to have my own web server..

a internet connection of course...

but do i need to regsiter a name server? and when you do this do you need to enter in the IP address of your computer or something. i'm really not sure, could anybody just give me a quick run-down on what i need to do (what i need)

Thanks

for a real webserver as opposed to one purely for development, testing or for personal amusement/interest needs much more that that.

To run an authoratitve name server(s) you need 2 static IPs ideally from 2 different providers and have the static IPs registered with your domain registrar. Now of course you need 2 computers running DNS (primary & secondary)

have a read through Microsoft: Internet Information Server Forum - Tek-Tips & Apache Group: Apache Forum - Tek-Tips There are many threads on what you need and how to set things up.

DSL/Cable Webserver - Run your own webserver from home on DSL or Cable! should be a good read.