I would like to host my own website. We currently use .asp and Access as our data base. We would like to switch to sql for faster searches. We would like to use server 2008 and have our ip address pointed to our server. Can this be down

Rosysmiles said: Can this be down Yes, this can certainly be done, using Windows Server 2008, Internet Information Services 7 and SQL Server 2005, 2008.For questions regarding installing and configuring Windows Server 2008, including IP address assignment andsecurity configuration you can ask questions here. For other questions: Domain Name, ColocationFor questions regarding your domain name and pointing it to your Windows Server 2008 box please contact a Domain Name registrar and/or a suitable colocation partner. 3rd party firewalls, load balancersWhen you encounterchallenges related to 3rd party firewalls and other applications or appliances in your network, contact the manufacturer or supplier of the application/appliance. Internet Information Services (IIS)For questions regarding setting up Internet Information Services (IIS) 7 on Windows Server 2008 to make it act as a webserver, be sure to contact the people on the IIS Forums. SQL ServerFor questions regarding finding the appropriate SQL Server edition, using SQL Server databases, converting an Access database to a SQL database, configuring searchand changing the connection strings in your ASP website, be sure to find help in the MSDN SQL Server forums. By asking questions in the appropriate places youwillgetquick, reliable answers.