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Host a Web Server at Home
Host a Web Server at Home
Curriculum
11 Sections
68 Lessons
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Why Host a Web Server at Home
Why You Need a Host own Web Server at Home
8
1.1
Introduction
1.2
Cost Savings
1.3
Privacy and Control Benefits
1.4
Practical Advantages
1.5
Learning Experience
1.6
Technical Possibilities
1.7
Domain Benefits
1.8
Customization
Requirements
7
2.1
Introduction
2.2
Hardware Options
2.3
Basic Technical Skills
2.4
Reliable Internet Connection
2.5
Domain Name (Optional but Recommended)
2.6
Software You’ll Use
2.7
Security Basics
Choosing the Right Hardware
5
3.1
Introduction
3.2
Old Laptop/Desktop
3.3
Mini PCs (Intel NUC, Lenovo Tiny, Dell Micro, etc.)
3.4
Raspberry Pi 4/5 (or similar SBCs)
3.5
Synology/QNAP NAS
Setting Up the Operating System
5
4.1
Introduction
4.2
Selecting the Right Operating System for Your Hardware
4.3
Preparing Your Hardware
4.4
Initial Setup After Installation
4.5
Security Considerations
Installing and Configuring the Web Server
3
5.1
Introduction
5.2
Install Linux (LAMP) with Apache
5.3
Install Synology (DSM) Red Pill
Configuring Your Network
7
6.1
Introduction
6.2
Ensure Proper IP Address Configuration
6.3
Port Forwarding
6.4
Firewall Configuration
6.5
Set Up DNS (Optional)
6.6
Security Considerations
6.7
Test Your Configuration
Registering and Connecting a Domain Name
7
7.1
Introduction
7.2
Registering a Domain Name
7.3
Setting Up DNS for Your Domain
7.4
Dynamic DNS (Optional)
7.5
Pointing Your Domain to Your Home Web Server
7.6
Keep DNS Records Updated
7.7
Securing Your Domain and Server
Securing Your Site with HTTPS (SSL)
4
8.1
Introduction
8.2
Why HTTPS is Important
8.3
Steps to Secure Your Site with HTTPS (SSL)
8.4
Force HTTPS (Redirect HTTP to HTTPS)
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
8
9.1
Introduction
9.2
Monitoring Your Server’s Health
9.3
Common Problems & Solutions
9.4
Maintenance Tasks (Weekly/Monthly)
9.5
Automate Maintenance
9.6
Security Checks
9.7
External Factors to Monitor
9.8
Testing & Validation
Use Cases for Your Home Web Server
13
10.1
Introduction
10.2
Personal Website or Blog
10.3
File Sharing and Private Cloud
10.4
Media Streaming
10.5
Web App Development & Testing
10.6
Private Git Server
10.7
Self-Hosted Wiki or Knowledge Base
10.8
Calendar, Email, and Contacts Server
10.9
Home Automation Dashboard
10.10
VPN or Proxy Server
10.11
Backup and Sync Server
10.12
Password Management Vault
10.13
Game Servers (Optional)
Final Thoughts
1
11.1
Final Thoughts Host a Web Server at Home
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