My first efforts were based on Internet Information Server (IIS) operating under Windows XP Home. If you want basic information on such matters as registering a domain name, free domain name services (DNS), dynamic update clients etc then click here
It didn't take me long to realise that webmasters operate in a pretty hostile world, so it was back to square one to redevelop the site with security at the top of the agenda. To see the steps taken click here