Setting Up a Private Web Hosting Server: An IT Concepts Report

This report outlines the process of setting up a private web hosting server within a virtual machine using Windows Server 2012. It covers the installation and configuration of Windows Server 2012 as a virtual machine in VMware, including considerations for memory, processor, and hard drive space. The report details the installation and configuration of IIS (Internet Information Services), including enabling IIS components and managing the IIS web server. Furthermore, it explains the installation of an FTP server on Windows Server 2012 to provide FTP/SFTP services. The document emphasizes the importance of security at each stage of implementation, providing a comprehensive guide for setting up a self-contained web hosting service.