To build a
Linux shared hosting server, you require the three components of Apache2, MySQL database and PHP(LAMP). Since the purpose to build the server is to host a website place you need a well-ventilated, air-conditioned room, storage capacity, broadband internet connection. The following guidelines may be useful if you are looking to build a small server for your home or small business use.
Hardware: You require include an integrated dual-core 1.8GHz processor D525 and Graphics Media Accelerator 31250 graphics core, a single channel DDR3 Memory, VGA, Gb LAN, two SATA II connectors, PCI, 7 USB 2.0, RS-232COM and 6 channel high definition Audio2, low power consuming SSD a 4GB RAM and Chassis.
Internet connection: For home use, you could manage with a broadband DSL, or Fibre to home connection. If your business involves videos, graphics etc, you may require high- speed connection.
LAMP:Install any version of Linux distros. Ubuntu is highly recommended because of its ease of use features. Install Apache 2. Point your browser to the server’s IP address to check if Apache is running. Install PHP and do a test if it is working fine. Install MySQL and create a password and start the
MySQL server.
You can start and work on your
LAMP hosting server.