inapp purchases server setup

Question

I am a new developer and am quite proud that I have figured out the basics of iOS programing and have made a solid app. Now I want to add really basic non-consumable in-app purchases to my app. I have read through apple's programing guide for inApp purchases and a couple tutorials including:

http://www.raywenderlich.com/2797/introduction-to-in-app-purchases

I can follow the iOS coding but I have no idea how to set up a server to host the data. Are there any good resources or tutorials that explain how to setup the server and explain the code needed to communicate with and organize the data from application and Apple? I am looking for even basic information such as what type of servers and hosts are recommended for in-app purchases (ASW EC2??)?

• Basically what is needed exactly (explained for a noob) to set up the server aspect of IAP.

Considering I don't know what I am doing should I use a 3rd party system like http://urbanairship.com/products/in-app-purchase/

Has anyone had success with this or can recommend another?

Answer 1

If you just want a basic in app purchase, don't set a server up.

If do everything on apple's server, and manage it through iTunes connect, as explained in the tutorial.