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Assistance and Guidance needed on Home Project

My younger brother and myself are trying to use open source materials to come up with some kind of self test project that my parents and grandparents really wants us to do over the holidays as a practical-start off sort of thing

Ok we have about 4 computers at home and my younger brother +my grandparents live about 200km away from us. They have 3 computers. However, we make very regular visits (monthly) to my brother and the grandpas+mas.

Now my brother and myself want to make every use of the tools in open source Xamp package.
ie (Apache +Mysql +FileZilla + Mercury)

By using the package we propose to create a (3 things)
1. family website using Joomla + Apache + Mysql+ MyPHPAdmin,
2. create a family email system using Mercury and
3. Share files using the FileZilla FTP in Xamp between 2 location..

We basically want to create a communication link between ourselves and our grandparents.

Our father is willing to pay for any expenses involved and we (my brother and myself do have some bucks to pay too a). But the problem is, we are stacked as to where to start from.
After this experience, if we achieve the 3 things successfully at low cost, hopefully,
we know that we can use as an experience in our CV to find a better join out there or maybe become a part-time consultant in the three 3 areas.

Therefore, we know that such forum like this consist of experts who can guide us in the right direction and we appreciate very much for any contributing ideas and guidelines toward our project and our career development.

Facts:
2 locations (200km app)-7 computers
-Both locations connected to internet
-Grandpa and ma with small brother have 3 pc –2 internets through Wimax ISP service only
-At home we have 4 PCs only all connected to internet using EVDO wireless USB Modem (Mobile- Broadband)prepaid internet bill thru ISP..Only


I have installed Xamp in one out of the 4 computers at home that includes Apache, Mysql, Filezilla and Mercury. I have installed Joomla and its up and running which is fine.

Now how can I configure the email and FTP server so that we can start to use it.
You assistance will be a great help.
Sorry for being too long.
Jul 22 '11 #1
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Dormilich
8,658 Expert Mod 8TB
I’m not an expert in this field, but I can give my opinion

you need a server with a fixed IP/DNS (required for the family website). you either rent one or register one (or two) of your local computers. the first option would probably be easier/cheaper.

for the family email system, you need a mail server, cf. 1)

file sharing could be possible when you set up a VPN/WAN. this might not require a server.
Jul 25 '11 #2
Jerry Maiapu
259 100+
I am not expert in this area too but I think you have all the tools with you. Like Dormilich mentions, you need to rent a Domain by registering a domain name eg www.yoursitename.au/org/com etc.. for your website using commonly used registrars like Go Daddy that provide DNS services for rental. Then if you have created your Joomla website already on the localhost use Akeeba backup extension for Joomla to back you site and upload to your remote domain server that you’ll rent. Ask the domain name provider to assist you on this.

For the e-mail. You need a server to run that which I think will give you a lot of problems. However, once you rent a domain name many domain name providers also provide personal email services as a bonus. Try Go Daddy Domain Register. They offer free emails for their customers. You can benefit from this service if you rent a domain name from them.

For File Transfer if you want, I think you should use VPN instead of FTP.

If otherwise you want to use the FileZilla FTP server software you need a computer that will always be on 24 hours and also you need to use your existing domain name to upload files and connect to and and a ftp client to receive/download from the receiving end. This procedure might complicate the process if you are renting domain name.

You can also look at using VPN for file sharing but the host computer must have enough space and must always be connected to the computer at all times for the connection to be available anytime. You can also share Printers using VPN.. But I cannot go in detail on how to configure a VPN Client or server to share printer or connect etc.. Someone knowledgeable in this forum can direct you.

Another option to share application and files remotely is using Remote desktop. Just like VPN you need to have the host computer connected online at all times for the clients to connect at anytime. For Remote desktop Connection I think the only disadvantage is that you do not have a direct connection to the file and folders i.e. you cannot copy and paste files or folders on your computer but can work remotely while the files resides on the remote host computer,.


Hope this gave you some insight on how to start.

I know I’ve just scratched some of the topic areas but an expert here can show you the clear path to follow.

As you do the connection you are always welcome to tell the forum how far you have gone and what problems you are facing or and share your achievements.

Welcome to Bytes

Jerry
Jul 29 '11 #3
Thanks Jerry and Dormilich. You two are my heros. I will try your idea.
Jerry your information is very helpful. I'll try the links and get back..Thanks alot.
Jul 29 '11 #4
If anyone wish to contribute I vry much appreciate..Thankyou bytes forum.
Jul 29 '11 #5

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