How to set up a server on Windows Server 2008?

Hello guys, I know that have a lot of tutorials about how put a server on, but, i while don't understand all of thoes.

My question is:
How to setup a server on Windows Server 2008?
I Have a Cloud Server and the server its working, (server files, db, etc...) but i can't acess from another computer.
What configuration I need to do? and How? i try with original IP, with Dyn-DNS, No-Ip, but not work.

Help-me.
How can I put on my server??

Thank you, anyway.

Well you will have to port forward your ports
on your router.
If you still cant do it then try using hamachi

its the same as setting it up on any other computer.

Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 is the best for eo servers.

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Originally Posted by [Devil] Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 is the best for eo servers.

just because it has the word server in it does not make it best ... personally ild go server 2003 or xp

just to point things out windows server 2008 is the same kernel as windows 7 with some changes (octomisiation and stuff .... removal of the UI crap that aint needed etc)

@rogosan
should work the same as on windows 7 ... as for ips servers are generally given a static ip (in the case of a hosted service) and ports shouldn't be blocked (some hosts do request that you ask them to open the ports with them for added security but a decent firewall fixes that if they don't do that)

post some errors and stuff and we can sort your issue :)

window server 2008 no need make autoport foward if u use vps or dedicated coz its already just change the ip to your vps ip and setup like normal then everything is ready to go

the windows version you use has nothing to do with the server
give me a bit of time and i get it even running on windows 3.1 or windows 95 (as 3.1 doesnt support network o.O )

anyway , the windows version does not mather , put it on 95 , 2000 , xp , 7 , vista , or any other version of windows , it still stays the same ,as windows is just a operating system and it only need the needed framework to be able to operate

if you can not get the server running by just changing the ip's then it means that your host is blocking your ports

if you are on a vps , and there is plesk on it then you are screwed as plesk got 1 main firewall that they put on for security (same as virus scanner)
but i dont going explain how plesk works as it has nothing to do with here

the point is , your host just block your ports
or your own firewall is blocking the needed ports
or in the worste case (should be strange for a host) is that the internet provider is blocking the ports , but that only if you are at home and not when you got your server from a hosting company

so my guess stays the same , your provider/host just blocked all your ports , so contact them to open the ports

then a small note to windows 2008 , windows 2008 got a few more security settings that you need to disable to be able to fully enjoy the service , but thats up to your host to explain those parts as i dont know what settings your host enabled for you

Greetings From PowerChaos

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Originally Posted by DeadHackerz window server 2008 no need make autoport foward if u use vps or dedicated coz its already just change the ip to your vps ip and setup like normal then everything is ready to go

there is not such thing as "autoport" yes a computer can use UPnP but a paid host is generally fully unfirewalled which is why the ports appear to be open without needing to do anything...

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Originally Posted by PowerChaos the windows version you use has nothing to do with the server give me a bit of time and i get it even running on windows 3.1 or windows 95 (as 3.1 doesnt support network o.O ) anyway , the windows version does not mather , put it on 95 , 2000 , xp , 7 , vista , or any other version of windows , it still stays the same ,as windows is just a operating system and it only need the needed framework to be able to operate if you can not get the server running by just changing the ip's then it means that your host is blocking your ports if you are on a vps , and there is plesk on it then you are screwed as plesk got 1 main firewall that they put on for security (same as virus scanner) but i dont going explain how plesk works as it has nothing to do with here the point is , your host just block your ports or your own firewall is blocking the needed ports or in the worste case (should be strange for a host) is that the internet provider is blocking the ports , but that only if you are at home and not when you got your server from a hosting company so my guess stays the same , your provider/host just blocked all your ports , so contact them to open the ports then a small note to windows 2008 , windows 2008 got a few more security settings that you need to disable to be able to fully enjoy the service , but thats up to your host to explain those parts as i dont know what settings your host enabled for you Greetings From PowerChaos

to a point yes .... but try running an older wamp on windows 2008 it just wont work without some modifications ... yes you can force it to work but for the average person that is a hard task unless they know what they are doing ....

Thanks guys, i get !
Thank you for the help :D