Peter, You might want to check out reddit, specifically r/homelab. That subreddit has a lot of good resources for the type of stuff you've described (check the wiki).
This mailing list is more aimed at enterprise-level networking, so probably not the best place to ask these kind of questions. Best, Ross On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 1:57 PM Matt Harris <m...@netfire.net> wrote: > Hi Peter, > I might suggest that you start at the beginning, perhaps with google or > some classes - either something in person, or maybe just some introductory > videos online that discuss entry level IT topics. > > As far as recommended hardware, a raspberry pi may be a quick, inexpensive > way to get started. > > Good luck! > > > On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 12:48 PM peter agakpe <aga...@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> I am a newbie trying to configure and put a home server online as starter >> project. with some help. Specifically, dns server specifics, port >> forwarding, recommended hardware and software, such as router, dns server, >> security, etc. I would greatly appreciate any help. >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> Peter >> >> >> >> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for >> Windows 10 >> >> >> > > > -- > Matt Harris - Chief Security Officer > Security, Compliance, and Engineering > Main: +1-816-256-5446 > Mobile: +1-908-590-9472 > Email: m...@netfire.net >