Learn the basics of how the Internet, websites and emails
work.
Select the right hardware for the job.
Network configurations, routers, firewalls and ICS.
Choose the right domain for you and your budget.
Set up your Domain Name Server and MX records.
Hosting
services can often cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars
a year. For this reason, many businesses and personal users
are now making the effort to save money by setting up their own
server. This page aims to provide an easy to follow guide that
will bring you up to speed on self hosting. If you are new to
the idea of self hosting or only have a basic understanding then
we recommend you read step 1 first. More experienced users can
skip this step and go directly to the relevant section.
