how to point a domain to a host?

[Aaron Vegh]

Hi Peter,
Much more fun to set up your own server. But you'll need to ensure it
has a static IP, or you're using a service like DynDNS to point a
domain name to your dynamic IP.

www.dyndns.org

To point a live .ca domain name to your dynamic IP address, you'll
have to pay for it, but it's like $12/year, IIRC. This is probably the
easiest thing to do.

If you have a static IP address, then the answer depends on who you
registered with. Some registrars will let you point a domain name
right at an IP address -- they can act as DNS servers. Others require
that you use a DNS service, where you have to supply two DNS servers
(the second is a backup) to point to your IP.

But if you're hosting on your own, DynDNS or something like it will be
your best bet. Especially if you're doing it for the first time and
it's not a high-traffic site.

Cheers,
Aaron.

On 7/4/07, peter smerdon <psmerdon-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> Hello
> I have registered a .ca domain with www.internic.ca
> At this point in time I am unsure If I will purchase some hosting
> space or set up a Debian/Apache server at home.
>
> What I wanted to know was what is the next step? If I choose to host
> the site at home, how do I get the dns servers all over the web to
> point my domain name to my specific host?
>
> If I decide to purchase hosting, will they take care of that step for
> me? What are some reputable hosting companies here in the gta? I have
> a simple need, a site that could run wordpress and serve up some pics
> etc, 300-500mbs of disk *should* be enough,
>
> Any help with this would be really appreciated...
> thanks.
> Peter.
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