migrating from linux to windows

[greenhorn]

Hi,

Is it possible to migrate a set up apache2, php5, mysql outfit from a Debian server onto a windows server?

I'm figuring there would be more to it then just copying all the files?

Or would it be easier to set it all up again on the windows box?

[Debian Linux Geek]

Hi,

Is it possible to migrate a set up apache2, php5, mysql outfit from a Debian server onto a windows server?

I'm figuring there would be more to it then just copying all the files?

Or would it be easier to set it all up again on the windows box?

The question is why in thw world whould you do this?

[greenhorn]

I was expecting that question.

Has to do with my "ISP." They told me it's easier to route it from their server, which is windows, then from the linux box I've set up on my own. I don't "want" to do this, but if it makes life easier for them and is relatively un-difficult, then I would.

I'm hoping it's not possible. Cause once they get my box routed into the system, I'll have it for any sites I wish to put up in the future.

See whats causing the complications for them is this. On our LAN, the website is perfectly functional, works great. But as soon as I tell some of my buddies to try it out, they tell me it's not loading. Too slow a connection. It seems like as soon as it has to go through a few switches and stuff, then it really slows down.

Or would there be something I could do to my server to fix that?

[Debian Linux Geek]

Soundslike the ISP just wants you to have itthere way. Another example of some company to control how you use your computer.

[greenhorn]

So this isn't doable? Or is it too stupid a move nobody will bother even thinking about helping me?

[Debian Linux Geek]

Well I can't tell you what to do, however I think it would be easier for you to set it all up over again on the WIndows box.

[DusteD]

Don't do it because of that, there are absolutely NO diffrence in routing traffic to/from any os..

They wouldn't know if it was your C64 sitting there, they just send packets to an ip, and recieve from that ip..

Tell them that unless they stop offending your intelligence, youre gonna change ISP.

[greenhorn]

So what would be causing my connection to be as slow as it is? It's just a very basic website, with minimal graphics. Only about 4 pages to it, ect.

I don't think it's my server, hardware wise. Tho it is not the fastest.. a reincarnated Dell 1400, a P4 running at 1.7ghz. But it's only got a very basic system of Debian installed, no desktop. So basically it's 100% dedicated to running the web server. No other file servers or anything like that on it. Besides PHP and MySql. There are no high amounts of traffic "hitting" it either. So it's not bogged down. (btw, is there any way I can check how busy the processor is? via command prompt?)