How to Build a Web Server

Also, building one will save money to a great extent. It contains pages of your website in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). The one you build should be connected to the Internet all the time, so that everybody on the Internet can access your website.

The configuration of the computer used for building a web server must match the basic requirements. A random access memory (RAM) of 4GB or more is required. The RAM requirements increase as the number of clients of your website increases. For this, you must always track website visitors.

 A high speed Internet connection is also one of the basic requirements to keep it connected to the Internet. Along with this, you need to have a permanent IP address. Sometimes, many website owners face the problem of dynamic IP address. 

If the dynamic IP problem is not solved, the IP address of the website will keep on changing and the Internet user will not be able to connect to your web server. You must buy a permanent IP address from the Internet service provider, which is somewhat costly.

The software required to develop and maintain the client-server interaction is called web server software. There are many software applications available, of which, some are specific to a particular operating system.

The first step is to install the software. This software is responsible for finding the requested web page. After installing the software, configure it accordingly so that the search for web pages within the server is easy. When an Internet user types a URL, the software directs the user to the requested page on the Internet.

The domain name is assigned to the server. This is a convenient way so that it is easier to remember the IP address of the web server. You need to buy the name from a domain name provider and the domain name servers keep a track of the corresponding IP address of the websites.

When the Internet user types your name in the web browser, the domain name server makes it easier to find the IP address of the requested website. To build a server, you need to configure the domain name server and the router. The router will transfer the request of the Internet user to the server.

The web server must be protected with an antivirus software to ensure protection against viruses and worms. If you do not protect it from the virus attacks, you may lose all the data of your website, which at times may be confidential.

The main advantage of owning a web server is to cut down on the charges required for hosting your website. Owning a website can earn you extra money if you host other websites. The only thing you need to upgrade your computer to the configuration suitable for the extra load of other websites. For online gamers, building a web server is an interesting option.