Windows Server

Bree · 22 Jul 2019

Ztruker said:

Not necessary. I've never had either. I use Dynamic DNS (dyndns.com) to handle ip forwarding to a host name I have registered with them...

That's fine if it's just you that want's to access the web server. I was assuming RainbowPride wanted to host a web server for all to find and see.

Ztruker · 22 Jul 2019

Bree, anyone can access my Web Server from anywhere in the world by name just like any web server. My family does from NY, Mi, Va, Co, La and Ca.

z3r010 · 23 Jul 2019

Bree said:

You don't need a Windows Server edition to host a website. What you need is a Web Server application installed and running on your system (any edition). Windows 10 (even Home) comes with one called IIS.

How to Install IIS on Windows 8 or Windows 10

However, there are better Web servers available. I use one called WampServer and run it on a Windows 10 Home machine.

I disagree, IIS is a great web server (all my sites run on it) it's fast, stable and light on resources.