Date: Wed, 23 Aug 1995 10:43:20 -0400 From: Chuck Bacon <crtb@helix.nih.gov> To: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Ideal web server config question Message-ID: <199508231443.KAA02605@helix.nih.gov>
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Please note that I'm forwarding this message to freebsd-questions
without the knowledge of the originator, who posted to the TECHNET
mailing list. He asks for suggestions in setting up a Web server
(but doesn't say what size), and acknowledges he probably needs a
Unix system. I'd recommend an industrial strength PC, FreeBSD 2.0.5R
and httpd2.0. Others might like to comment :-)
Chuck Bacon -- crtb@helix.nih.gov
078-05-1120: the Universal Bogus Social Security Number
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From: Herman van den Bergen <VDBERGEN%UOTTAWA.BITNET@CU.NIH.GOV>
Subject: Setting up Web support/help-line
To: Multiple recipients of list TECHNET <TECHNET%UOTTAWA.BITNET@CU.NIH.GOV>
Status: R
Our technical team may soon have to start providing Internet/WWW
technical support to our staff and students. This would probably
include such things as setting up Web pages and servers, and help
students set up research projects on the net (forms and data
collection). An email/Web help-line is also under consideration.
I am preparing a proposal that outlines the equipment requirements
and training needs - costs and time factors. Our team has advanced
digital/analog electronic and computer programming/interfacing skills,
but we have no experience in networking and/or LAN technology.
If you have done something similar or you can help me with sugesstions,
I would much like to hear from you. If you are faced with a similar task
I wouldn't mind sharing ideas and/or working together.
In particular I would like to know:
1. Approximate cost of setting up a Web server (an Internet
connection already exists): this would include a suitable Unix
system with basic peripherals like scanner, backup, etc. A list
of typical hardware would be useful...
2. From your experience, what type of assistance would be requested
most frequently - we like to schedule our training based on
practical requirements.
3. Training... can anybody list essential topics we should include
in our training program?
4. Are there any mailing lists or Web based support groups for
Web site owners/maintainers? If not, should we set one up?
I realize this may be a lot of information to ask from busy system
administrators... I thank you in advance for your comments!
Herman.
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Email: VDBERGEN@ACADVM1.UOTTAWA.CA or vdbergen@aix1.uottawa.ca
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