Blogs, Shared Servers, Dedicated Servers and More
If you've been appalled by some aspect of Squidoo -- the proliferation of ads, the slow load times, the lack of flexibility -- whatever. Don't go away mad. You don't even have to go away, just branch out a little.
With just the slightest knowlege of HTML, you can easily start your own blog on any one of a number of free blogspace providers. If you want even more flexibility, look into the capabilities of Apache Web server. You might even set up your own LAMP server if you are truly obsessed.
DNS & BIND
DNS and BIND (5th Edition)
Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 12/01/2009) 
Domain Name Registration
Many webspace providers will require you to obtain a domain from a domain name registrar. This enables the distributed Domain Name Services (DNS) database to translate a user-friendly name like "www.example.com" to your unique Internet Protocol (IP) address. In any case, a registered domain is well worth its small cost in when it comes to search engine placement.
Suggested Registrars
- DynDNS.com
- Formerly DynDNS.org
- Domain Discount 24
- Supports the stringent requirements of .de domains.
- AletiaNIC
- Partner NIC for JaguarPC sites.
Articles on Choosing a Webhosting Service
I'm putting this helpful article by Christopher Heng right on top, not only because it is extremely helpful, but because I was convinced to
myself after using this site. I like their unique UNIX-ish control panel and uptime record. Others may well prefer the more user-friendly cPanel interface used by HostGator (and a lot of others.)
- How to Choose a Webhost
- Christopher Heng, thesitewizard.com
*NIX Administration
Linux Network Administrator's Guide
Amazon Price: $25.51 (as of 12/01/2009)
Linux Administration Handbook (2nd Edition)
Amazon Price: $32.25 (as of 12/01/2009)
Recent SiteWizard Articles
Fetching RSS feed... please stand bySetting Up LAMP
LAMP is an acronym for Linux, Apache, MySQL, & PHP -- four open-source packages that together constitute a robust and configurable dynamic webserver platform. By some accounts LAMP runs 55% of the pages online today. In any case it is by far the single most popular setup.
These books may be no substitute for selected readings on the individual component technologies, but thir focus on the interaction between them is priceless.
Beginning PHP5, Apache, and MySQL Web Development (Programmer to Programmer)
Amazon Price: $26.39 (as of 12/01/2009)
Professional LAMP : Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP Web Development
Amazon Price: $27.92 (as of 12/01/2009)
Setting Up LAMP: Getting Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP Working Together
Amazon Price: $17.85 (as of 12/01/2009)
Finding a Web Host with the mostest
Finding a Web host with the mostest.(technology today)(web sites hosting services): An article from: Community College Week
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 12/01/2009)
Your Own LAMP Server
With the proliferation of broadband service and improvements in *NIX user-friendliness, setting up your own LAMP server isn't as far-fetched as it may sound, particularly if you're hosting a "personal" site where 100% uptime isn't really critical.
LAMP is an acronym for "Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP" -- the names of 4 Open Source applications that together comprise a robust and feature-rich server platform. So who uses LAMP servers? The page you're looking at now is on a LAMP server. In fact, most of the pages you look at probably are. It is an extremely popular server solution.
Apache Web Server
Apache: The Definitive Guide (3rd Edition)
Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 12/01/2009)
Hosting Services
If setting up your own server seems insane to you, you will probably want to opt for some sort of hosted service. By the time you have pored over enough information to feel that you are making an informed choice, that LAMP server all your own is going to look a lot more rational.
Recommended Providers
- HostGator
- HostGator offers shared, reseller, and dedicated webspace at reasonable prices. They were cited as "Editor's Choice" by FindMyHost.com
- Site 5
- I found site 5 through DownForEveryoneOrJustMe.com, and it looks pretty good.
HostGator
The best place to get acquainted with HostGator is probably their blog: Gator Crossing
Cited as "Editor's Choice" by FindMyHost.com. Offers shared, reseller, and dedicated webspace at reasonable prices.
Recent "Gator Crossing" Articles
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The Whole Ed Cata-Blog
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I've never quite been sure what distinguishes a blog from a regular webpage. Timeliness seems to have something to do with it, but that doesn't seem to be a hard and fast rule.
Anyway, here are some of the things I've been working on lately...
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