Setting a website via home server

Question

I tried Google and it failed.

I want to set up a localhost website from my computer that people from the Internet can access...

I am using Windows Vista (64-bit). I use WAMP but am open to others... I plan on using no-ip.org for DNS.

If anyone knows of a definitive guide.. please let me know -- thanks

Answer 1

If you are able to setup WAMP and access your webserver using "localhost," you will need your IP. If people cannot access the IP, make sure you allow these daemons to run through Windows Firewall and if you have a router, you may need to do some port forwarding (very simple) or, if this computer is always public access, look into DMZ (demilitarized zone) to remove the computer from the router's firewall.