1.  What is Dns and how does it work ?
2.  What is a static and dynamic IP address ?
3.  How do I setup my own web server ?
4.  Why do I need a DNS server ?
5.  What Dns4ever.com is all about ?
6.  I have a Dynamic IP how Dns4ever.com can help me ?
7.  How Dns4ever DIP4ever works ?
8.  What operating systems does DIP4ever support ?
9.  Where can I download DIP4ever ?
10.  How complicated is to install DIP4ever ?
11.  How do I setup a Web server ?

What is Dns and how does it work ?

A DNS stands for Domain Name Server. Every computer on the internet has it's own IP address (a number like 123.456.78.9). A website on the internet also has it's IP address.
Since your computer only knows how to get from point A to point B by using those IP numbers, when you type a URL like http://www.mysite.com your web browser, contacts your Internet Provider DNS primary Server (this is the IP address which is set in your machine Network Properties under Primary DNS). Your Internet Provider DNS machine respond with something like www.mysite.com=123.456.78.9 Then your computer connects to 123.456.78.9 and you get a web page.
If the Primary DNS Server does not respond for whatever reason, you will never be able to access www.mysite.com that's why you have a Secondary DNS server IP address. Then your browser tries to contact this second server.
If Both the Primary and the Secondary DNS machines are down , you'd better disconnect from your ISP and try later !.
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What is a Static and Dynamic IP address?

A static IP address is a fixed number like 123.456.78.9 and does not change. If you are connecting to the internet via a network (ex: in an educational institution or business) that has direct access to the Internet, then you probably have a static IP ADDRESS.
A dynamic IP address changes every time you connect to the Internet. If you use a modem and telephone line or a cable/xDSL modem to connect to the Internet you probably get assigned a dynamic IP address by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Every time you connect to your ISP the IP address you get is different that's why we call it Dynamic IP.
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How do I setup my own web server ?

If you are connected to the internet via Cable modem or ADSL, you have enough bandwidth to transform your computer into a POWERFULL WEB SERVER. To set up a web server, you need a FIXED IP address and a DNS server.
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Why do I need a DNS Server ?

When you register a domain name like www.mysite.com with INTERNIC, you need to specify who's your Primary and Secondary DNS server. Then these 2 servers need to know what is you IP address.
Now let's take an example :DENSR>John is connected to the internet and his current IP address is 123.2.2.1. In his TCP/IP setting he has Primary DNS=DNS1.
Steve has a website www.steve.com. He has registered his site with INTERNIC and he specified that Primary DNS=ns1.dns4ever.com. His website is running from his home computer which have a FIXED IP address 10.0.0.1.
Now John want's to access Steve's website. So he types in his URL : http://www.steve.com.
Then John's machine asks DNS1 "do you know www.steve.com ?" and DNS1 at his turn asks INTERNIC "do you know www.steve.com ?" and INTERNIC server responds "I don't know him personally but I know that ns1.dns4ever.com knows him ! " Then DNS1 contacts ns1.dns4ever.com and asks him the same question. and ns1.dns4ever.com respond " Oh www.steve.com sure he lives in my building and his IP address is 10.0.0.1" . So DNS1 goes back to John's IP address (123.2.2.1) and tells him "well www.steve.com=10.0.0.1" Now John's browser contacts 10.0.0.1 and it gets Steve's homepage.
In this example, the DNS server is ns1.dns4ever.com and we see that without it Steve's website wouldn't be able to be reached.
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What Dns4ever.com is all about ?

Dns4ever.com offers you for a small fee to act a Primary and Secondary DNS Server, so you can set up you own website.
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I have a Dynamic IP how Dns4ever.com can help me ?

Dns4ever.com has taken this question seriously and has developed a DNS utility software called DIP4evern to overcome this problem.
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How Dns4ever DIP4ever works ?

Dns4ever DIP4ever software runs in the background on your computer. When your ISP changes you IP address, when DIP4ever detect the changes it connects to Dns4ever.com DNS server and update in REAL TIME your records. That's ALL that simple !
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What operating systems does Dns4ever DIP4ever support ?

Dns4ever DIP4ever software runs on Windows 95, 98, NT3.51, NT4.0 and Windows 2000.
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Where can I download a FREE copy DIP4ever ?

Dns4ever DIP4ever software is a FREE utility and can be downloaded in our download area.
Click here to go to the download area.
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How complicated is to install DIP4ever ?

Dns4ever DIP4ever installation is very simple. After downloading the program, run dip4v10a.exe.exe. If it's the first time installation, you will be prompted to give : Your domain name (ex: mysite.com) (do not put www.) Your user name and password that you received via email when your first registered. You'll be then asked to chose for a directory to install the program And finally, the booting option (in Startup folder, NT service, or manual) That's All ...
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How do I setup a Web server ?

First you must chose the web server software you want to run on your machine. You can find a list at www.serverwatch.com. You will find description and comments on many popular Web servers, FTP servers, Mail servers ...
There are some that are more complicated then other.
If you want a FREE, fast, low CPU consumption, easy to install and configure Web server with Built-in FTP, our favorite is XITAMI. Check www.xitami.com.
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