Running Java Server Application 24/7 (NOT on local machine) ...?
- by Steven
I am currently experimenting with Java Socket Programming and succeeded in creating a simple application that allows me to send data back and forth between a client and a server.
I don't want to power my laptop (on which the server application runs) 24/7. Therefore, of course, no computer (that runs my client application) will be able to communicate with my selfmade server application as long as my laptop is turned off.
Now I'd like to know:
(1) Is it possible to run the server application on a remote (physical) server, so that I don't need my laptop for that purpose?
(2) If yes, do you have any suggestions where I could rent such a remote server?
As I said, I'm just curious about how all that stuff works. I don't really something expensive.