CS456/556 - Internet Services - Week 12 Assignment

1. What are some web servers that will run on Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP?
2. What are some web servers that will run on Linux?
3. What pieces of information are needed to install a web server?
4. What is the default port number for a web server?

Bulletin Board Discussion
[post your answers to the bulletin board for CS456/556 - Internet Services by 4:00 p.m. MDT/MST Monday, November 12]
You might find the following link helpful in answering the questions: Internet Servers
Answer these questions in your own words.

1. Discuss the pros and cons of setting up a web server vs. using an ISP.
2. Describe the changes you have made to your website and discuss why you made these changes. (Post this discussion to the bulletin board)
3. Help your classmates by making suggestions that they could use to improve their website.

Homework
(Due before class on November 12, 2001) TThe following assignment is to introduce web servers.

1. The following assignment is intended to introduce the installation of IIS. E-mail your answers to summers_wayne@ColumbusState.edu
   1. Install either IIS on NT or Win 2000 Server or PWS [hints for setting it up] on NT Workstation, Win 95, Win 98, or Win ME. [If you don't want to use Microsoft products, you may also select a different server from http://csc.ColumbusState.edu/summers/servers.htm
   2. Discuss what is needed to set up a web server?
   3. Write a brief description of what you did. Problems, etc.
2. Continue the development of the website for the school you are mentoring. It should include enhanced multiple pages as determined by the school. It should include tables, lists, and whatever else is necessary.

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