I need to set up a web server that will allow for a database to be stored and allow people to log into my website to upload data into the database and view the processed data.
There will be constant, but not heavy traffic into the website, but will be required to be operational 24/7.
I have a mini mac, two 1 TB external hard drives that i would like to use for the server. the mini mac has a 2.5 GHz dual core processor with 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive running OS X Mavericks. The two western digital hard drives are plugged in via USB. I have a wireless modem / router that i have connected via ethernet cable to a cable internet connection.
I have read that OS X server is not the best for a long term commercial level server and that the dedicated server softwares are better suited.
Im just wondering what i would need to do to set this up and get it operational.
Im very new to the IT scene, but have a very technical background. please be gentle, and thanks in advance.
There will be constant, but not heavy traffic into the website, but will be required to be operational 24/7.
I have a mini mac, two 1 TB external hard drives that i would like to use for the server. the mini mac has a 2.5 GHz dual core processor with 4 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive running OS X Mavericks. The two western digital hard drives are plugged in via USB. I have a wireless modem / router that i have connected via ethernet cable to a cable internet connection.
I have read that OS X server is not the best for a long term commercial level server and that the dedicated server softwares are better suited.
Im just wondering what i would need to do to set this up and get it operational.
Im very new to the IT scene, but have a very technical background. please be gentle, and thanks in advance.