Setup Your Own Web Hosting Environment

Learn to install Linux OS, configure DNS, DDNS, Web Server, Apache, PhPMyAdmin and acces your doman from the Internet.

4.73 (385 reviews)

Udemy

platform

English

language

Operating Systems

What you will learn

Install Linux OS

Setup your own web hosting environment

Understand what DNS is and how it works

Understand what DynDns is

Setup a DNS Server

Install, configure and secure Apache, PHP, MySQL and PHPMyAdmin

Basic Setup of Wordpress

Access your website from the internet - configure a port forwarding on your router

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Our Verdict

This course offers a wealth of information on setting up your own web hosting environment, with an expert instructor breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps. Despite minor issues in presentation and editing, students generally find the course valuable for its real-world insights and detailed instructions, making it a solid choice for those wanting to build their own webserver. However, prospective learners should be prepared for some areas that could benefit from additional explanation and better organization.

What We Liked

Comprehensive coverage of setting up a web hosting environment, from installing Linux OS to configuring Apache and PHPMyAdmin
Instructor provides detailed steps for offline setup, making it useful for various applications such as home, school, or business intranets, or even public internet access
Real-world insights from the expert instructor enrich the learning experience
Responsive instructor answers questions quickly and thoroughly

Potential Drawbacks

While some users find it helpful to observe an expert's process complete with mistakes, others may prefer a more polished presentation with clearer explanations for each step and its purpose
A few areas like DNS issues and transitioning Apache info to nginx would benefit from further elaboration
Poor video editing in certain sections detracts from the overall user experience
Lack of closed captions makes it challenging for note-taking or following rapid communication