The Internet provided most of the momentum that Linux has today, so it's not too surprising that there are plenty of tools available to help you set up and run a Web site under the OS. In fact, many ISPs run their own servers on Linux.
Find
a Host
If you want to set up a
site to run on Linux, your easiest option is to find a Web host that offers
Linux servers, such as CI Host or
Web
Serve Pro. This way, you don't have to deal with the hassle of maintaining
your own servers 24 hours a day and the cost of dedicated network connections.
If you do want to host your own site or you're planning to set up an intranet, rest assured that all of the most popular Linux distributions come complete with everything you need to get a Web site up and running.
Choose
a Web Server
The most important part--besides
the OS itself, of course--is the Web server. Usually, it will be Apache,
the wildly popular server that's all most people will ever need. This feature-packed,
speedy server has the power to run large corporate Web sites and, of course,
your personal site. You'll find all the installation and configuration
information you need on Apache's documentation
page.
Connect
When you set up your Web
server, you'll need to make sure that your system is properly connected
to your network. You may also want to set
up a firewall to protect your site from unauthorized entry by people
with malicious intent. Whatever you need to do with your Web site, there
are Linux tools to do the trick.
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