how to use windows server 2003 for home...

[rock4ever]

i recently installed windows 2003 server(on a pc) and was wondering how i can make it public on the net.
that is without getting a domain name.
like i would just use my ip address.
i dont see any point paying for an extra ip address just to share some files.
so anybody an idea?

 

[ATVrider]

Run IIS. Purchase a domain name. Develop a web page. Open a web browser and type whatismyip. Hire a DNS provider. Tell them what your IP is an domain name, Wait 24 - 48 hours. Often the domain name seller will sell you DNS services too.
Most any web development platform will also have specific instructions but in general...

 

[itsp1965]

Putting it on the net is one thing, securing this server is another. Among other things;
- Have you applied appropriate NTFS security
- Have you disabled non-required services
- Have you renamed the administrator account and disabled it and creating a new administrative account
- Do you have a firewall installed?
- Have you setup antivirus

Putting a box on the net is easy, keeping it secure is another.

 

[58sniper]

A domain is cheap (<$20), as is an SSL certificate (<$20).

As itsp1965 mentioned, keeping it secure is entirely different.

Install a firewall w/ VPN.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[rock4ever]

this is the whole thing about..i dont want to purchase a domain name or create a webpage.
i just want to share my files on the web(ip address)
i used to use Xerver(free server program) that turned your pc into a server.
that's what i wanna do with windows server.
instead of typing a domain name i just would type in my ip address.