thanks to everyone for all the information...
>Your cable connection won't be a problem? My @Home connection prohibits
>"running a server of any kind". They scan me periodically too (although
>not yet port 80). You will also have to rely on them for DNS service,
>which will be required for multiple virtual hosts. You might want to look
>into availability monitoring software to see how well people from across
>the 'net can access your sites.
we have a cable business line with one static ip (max. 3 static ips). i
didn't want to ask them directly if we are able to do hosting until i knew a
little more about what was needed. is there a way that i can set up my own
DNS server so that i don't have to rely on them?
>
I think a Fast Pentium with lots of ram,
>co-located
>could handle quite a few moderately busy sites as long as they weren't all
>heavily-database or CGI-driven nor graphics-based.
what do you mean by 'co-located'?
we don't want to host any major sites just yet. 2-3 pages each.
>
>As for configuration, there is a lot of good info at
>http://www.apache.org. Look under docs for virtual hosting. Pick a type
>(I'm guessing name-based) and follow the examples. BTW, you cannot have
>multiple secure websites on one IP on port 443. Let us know if you have
>specific questions (or, the $179 RH 7 pro server comes with 30 days of
>apache support--whatever that is).
>
thanks again for all the info...
>-Alan
>
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