How can I run a webserver that is accessible outside of my college network?

[GRagland]

I am trying to figure out how can I run a webserver that is accessible outside of my college network. I didn't think it was possibloy because I only have a local IP address (and I don't have access to the school router of course). But the school does give me a small webspace to use. Is there someway I could redirect people from my school webspace to my webserver on the school network?

 

[DaveSimmons]

There are hosting accounts for as little as $10/year, and better ones for $5-10 month.

Advanced Search > Hosting

www.webhostingtalk.com forums

GottaDeal.com hosting forum

Running a webserver will probably violate your agreeement with the school and get your net access cut off.

 

[acemcmac]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
There are hosting accounts for as little as $10/year, and better ones for $5-10 month.

Advanced Search > Hosting

www.webhostingtalk.com forums

GottaDeal.com hosting forum

Running a webserver will probably violate your agreeement with the school and get your net access cut off.

and you can't do it if you're behind a NAT without the cooperation of the administration

 

[aswedc]

VPN. See if your school offers it for off campus connections.

 

[Imdmn04]

Can't do it because this is exactly they don't want their students to do.

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: Imdmn04
Can't do it because this is exactly they don't want their students to do.

QFT

/Thread

 

[GRagland]

Yes they do offer VPN, but someone wanting to connect to my webserver from offcampus would have to install the VPN software right?

Sounds like they would according to this: http://www.helpdesk.coloradocollege.edu/resnet/macosx/vpn.htm

 

[zerocool1]

Originally posted by: Imdmn04
Can't do it because this is exactly they don't want their students to do.

yep, lots more traffic. I'd love to have been able to have done it, but whatever.

 

[George P Burdell]

Er... what school do you go to? And why are they being baboons and not giving you a normal IP?