gladius of rome Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I was wondering, I was going to make a forum using Vbulliten software and I was going to buy a host, but if I use Apache do I still need to buy a host? Or will Apache work fine with a forum? I don't get it ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklink Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 You will need a web host. They will host Apache, PHP and MySQL for you (if you get a decent enough host). Apache is just a web service. It will be allow you to run the likes of PHP and MySQL software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladius of rome Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 I don't understand why I need a host though, if I have Apache and I make a folder called forum, why do I need a host? I thought you can put the forum sofware into that folder ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM1 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I don't understand why I need a host though, if I have Apache and I make a folder called forum, why do I need a host? I thought you can put the forum sofware into that folder ??? If this forum is for public use, you should purchase a domain name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I don't understand why I need a host though, if I have Apache and I make a folder called forum, why do I need a host? I thought you can put the forum sofware into that folder ??? A host is a computer. When you "get a host" that means you pay someone and they let you use some of the space on their computer, use some of the programs on their computer, allow a certain amount of "traffic" (bandwidth) etc.. Apache is a program that runs on the host, to allow people to for instance, go to your website. It turns a regular computer into a "server" as in, it "serves" files etc.. to people who request something from it. So in order to have a webpage up, you need a host with server software on it (apache is the most popular choice atm), and if you want your forum script to run, you need the software that parses it installed on the host also (like asp, php, perl, cgi, etc..). You can set all this up on your own computer if you want, and have people access your webpage by directly accessing your computer. There are "all-in-one" packages out there like wamp and xampp that have everything you need for a basic server setup, including apache, php, mysql (database) and they practically install themselves right out the box. A lot of developers like to setup something like that on their own computer for developing/testing their stuff, but there are a lot of advantages to having someone host your site for you to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladius of rome Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks for that, if I upload apache onto a host does this mean I don't need to install apache on my own computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 well unless your host is a dedicated server where they give you the access and you're responsible for installing stuff like apache, they should already have that stuff on there. but no, if you are using a host, you do not need apache or anything else on your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladius of rome Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Sir, go onto www.register.com That is where I'm going to buy my host, will that already have everything I need? What package do you reccomend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 well I can't recommend anything because I have no idea what kind of website you're wanting to do, how many visitors you plan on having, content, etc.. I'm not psychic, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladius of rome Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 This is my forum, http://z10.invisionfree.com/wrestlingthememusicf/index.php Me and my friend are going to make a new forum and put this one on stand by and redirect to the new link, It will have a lot of memebers as this one has over 900. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 well I suggest you check out your current site's stats. Look at how much diskspace you are using and the rate at which it is growing, how much bandwidth on average your site uses, etc.. I really don't know what kind of server access invisionfree offers but you may have some kind of cpanel with an awestats type program to give you info like that, or maybe you can contact them and ask. But you should probably look at those numbers to figure out what package best suits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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