Deploying Web Server with Database

[motoxxx1389]

ok here is the situation, I have been elected to deploy and implement a web server to host a single business website, with a Sql Database. Can you tell me what exactly I will need to do this? Right now I am looking at a server computer obviously, Windows Server 2003 Web Edition with IIS 6.0, and mySql. My main question is do I need a seperate server computer to run the sql database server or can it be on the same computer as the IIS web server? And any other tips or hints or suggestions you wanna give me will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Shift838]

The SQL Database can reside on the same server the website does with no issues as long as your servers hardware is equiped enough to handle the extra memory and cpu utilizations.

 

[DJCordel]

Do yourself a favor and make sure you are very clear on the licensing for Windows Server 2003 Web Edition. Things have changed in this year’s releases, and I know for sure there are differences in the web edition licensing. It may or may not affect you, I just recommend that you know the whole scenario, and whether that will fit in with what you are trying to do.

-Jason

 

[motoxxx1389]

ok thank you very much, I appreciate the help, this is going to be quite a large task for me since the server is not going to be in your typical company enviroment. This is going to be set up in a home users house for a business website. If you guys have any tips for me or suggestions please let me know. Again thank you very much.

 

[DJCordel]

Well, some of the ISP's that service residential areas do not allow hosting web sites, so I would say that this should be one major point that should be taken up with them before you start in on the project. Most of the time, there are alternate service providers you can go with, but definitely something that you will need to know before hand. Also, another big point to cover will be the upstream offered from your ISP. Most ISP's will tell you that they will give you 1.5 mbps (or better) down stream, but on the upside, you would be lucky to get 50 - 100k out of it. This is fine for residential customers surfing around on the web, but for a server, and especially a business oriented server, it will be a killer. May want to get a good understanding of what their downtime policy is as well. In most residential accounts, if there is downtime on the lines, you don’t get anything for that. Its just part of the low prices you are paying. But for your type of installation, you will need some kind of service standards in place so that you don’t find your server down for 4-6 hours, customers can’t access it, and the ISP can’t or won’t do anything for you. There are many other things to consider, but these are just a couple of things that you should have an understanding of before you start.

Hope any of that helps!

-Jason

 

[motoxxx1389]

Hey thanks a lot, yeah i have thought of that to, and we are not planning on having a residental account with the local cable ISP. We are going to have a business account and have already discussed all of the points you made with the company. They offer some pretty good business services. Thank you very much for you help.