Question : How 2 Set my Win2000 Server as a complete Web Server(which provides hostings to people)

Hi !!
I have lot of questions but i have gathered them all under this one as it will help me to get my needs, and i will give 500 Points for each and every questions separatly

Points 500
Q1) First thing first how/where to get Fixed IP and route that IP to my W2k Hosting Server as if it will be on my dialup connection and DSL Connection?

Points 500
Q2) How to Do the configurations of Active Directory, Is it required in W2k Hosting Server?

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Q3) What is DNS Role in W2k Hosting Server, How to setup, how to Configure, How to manage it's security if any?

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Q3) What is DHCP Role in W2k Hosting Server, Is it required?

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Q4) If you know what other things required in making a WebServer, like i sould choose Winnt, Win2k or Win2003 (only in Microsoft no unix/lynix stuff) so i will give 500 for that too no matter it is an email, url, tutorial,real free book that you have ;), ebook link or any thing even but related to hosting :-)

so when you answer any of my questions do give it's reference somthing like (A1) or (Ans1)

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Answer : How 2 Set my Win2000 Server as a complete Web Server(which provides hostings to people)

Ok...  great answers so far.. Let me throw some links your way just for fun:

Proper Installation of AD and DNS (example)  (although you do not need AD, just in case you want to use it)

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/deploymentscenarios/scenarios/config_sea_rk_dc_01.asp

DNS and AD Support

Note: there will be references to the W2k Support Tools. If you haven't installed them yet, do *not* install them from the CD. Go to the Service Pack download page matching your SP level (probably SP4), and download the Support Tools from there.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/

Frequently Asked Questions About Windows 2000 DNS and Windows Server 2003 DNS
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=291382

Windows 2000 DNS and Active Directory Information and Technical Resources
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298448

Setting Up the Domain Name System for Active Directory
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=237675

Troubleshooting Common Active Directory Setup Issues in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=260371

How to Verify the Creation of SRV Records for a Domain Controller
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=241515

How Domain Controllers Are Located in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=247811

How Domain Controllers Are Located in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314861

SRV Resource Records May Not Be Created on Domain Controller
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=239897

DCDiag and NetDiag in Windows 2000 Facilitate Domain Join and DC Creation
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=265706

HOW TO: Use the Network Diagnostics Tool (Netdiag.exe) in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321708

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