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    Host a Website - IIS7.5

    Host a Website - IIS7.5

    Host a website using IIS7.5
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    Host your own website using IIS7.5

       Information
    Windows 7 comes with a very handy application/tool set called Internet Information Services 7.5 which allows you to use any PC (Home or on a Network) as a server for your newly created website

       Note
    You will need to register a DNS Host from here for free, purchasing a Domain is Optional

    Update:
    You can host a website without the need to register a Dynamic DNS host name. If you visit YouGetSignal it will give an External Address which can be used instead of the host name. For example, typing "http://x.xxx.xx.xxx" into your browser address bar will gain you access to the site you're hosting.
       Note
    You can only host 1 website by using this method unless you add "/[new folder]/" to the end of the address


    You will also need your IPv4 address, run command prompt (type cmd into the Start Menu) and type ipconfig, scroll up slightly & take note of your IPv4 address. This will be used to configure your router.

    Special thanks goes to z3r010 for the majority of this information


    Here's How:

    Part 1: Acquiring the DNS Host

    Go to www.no-ip.com and register for free. Click the 'Add Host' button and you will be give the option to name your host.


    Host a Website - IIS7.5-add-host.pngHost a Website - IIS7.5-enter-details.png



    Just enter the name of your website and choose a prefix then click 'Create Host' (highlighted in image)
       Note
    That is all the info you need to enter to create your DNS Host. It is also recommended that you download their NO-IP software too, as this will manage/sync your host.
    Part 2: Installing & Using IIS7.5

    1, Access 'Control Panel, and click 'Programs' followed by 'Turn Windows features on or off'.


    Host a Website - IIS7.5-control-panel.png



    2, Click the checkbox for each of the Internet Information Service toolsets then click 'OK'

    Note: A system restart may be required

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-windows-features.png



    3, Run the IIS Manager - in the Start Menu type "IIS"

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-iis-opened.png



    4, Right-Click on 'Sites' and click 'Add Web Site'

    Note: You may need to 'Expand' the explorer branch to allow you to see 'Sites'

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-iis-new-site-1.png



    5, Enter a 'Site Name', this can be anything (E.g. My New Site), 'Phisical Path' (E.g. C:\MY_SITE) and 'HOST Address', this is the address of the HOST you created in step 1 (e.g. my-new-site.no-ip.org) and click OK

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-iis-new-site-2.png


    Step 3: Router/Windows Firewall exception

    1, In the Start Menu, type "firewall" and click 'Windows Firewall with Advanced Settings'


    Host a Website - IIS7.5-windows-firewall.png



    2, Click 'Inbound Rules' then 'New Rule' to start the 'New Rule Wizard. Click 'Port' then 'Next'

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-inbound-rule-1.png



    Click 'TCP' and enter port '80' then click 'Next'

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-inbound-rule-2.png



    Click 'Allow the connection' then click 'Next'

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-inbound-rule-3.png



    Click the rules that apply, then 'Next'

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-inbound-rule-4.png



    Lastly, name the new fule & click 'Finish'

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-inbound-rule-5.png



    You will see that the new rule has now been created and you can close Windows firewall

    Host a Website - IIS7.5-see-new-rule.png



       Note
    You will need to consult your router documentation for details on how to allow firewall exceptions


    The 2 exceptions you will need to configure are
    • 'Outbound service' - Always allow HTTP(TCP:80)
    • 'Inbound Service' - Always allow HTTP(TCP:80) and 'Send to lan server' within that (enter your IPv4 address)
    Now when you type the HOST address, e.g. no-ip.org, you, and others, will be able to access your site.



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    NIce tutorial, thanks guys............

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    Tews said:
    Apache is ok except its not native to Windows. Once you finally find your way around and get it going its fine ... once you get it going ... Im not sayin, Im just sayin!!

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    Nice work Jeff. :)
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    The 2 exceptions you will need to configure are
    • 'Outbound service' - Always allow HTTP(TCP:80)
    • 'Inbound Service' - Always allow HTTP(TCP:80) and 'Send to lan server' within that (enter your IPv4 address)
    Could you please tell me how do you do that? I m almost done, except this.
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       #7

    You will need to access your router setup, just type in the IP address of the router homepage into your browser.

    You then need to access the 'Securty' features, then 'Firewall' and add an exception to both 'Incoming' and 'outgoing

    What router do you have, I may be able to help in more detail
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       #8

    I dont have a router. Its direct.
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    Thread Starter
       #9

    Ah, in that case i'm not sure sorry

    Hopefully someone may be able to help you
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