It is possible to configure Apache for name-based VirtualHosts, such that you don't necessarily need the ports all to yourself. Apparently Bluehost is doing this (or less likely, assigning separate IPs). You can familiarize yourself with these configurations in the Apache documentation:
http://httpd.apache.org/docs/
The lack of root access is a more serious consideration, since it would require coordination with the host to ensure required components are installed (and installed correctly). Your next question would be "what components?", at which point we would refer to the Koha installation documentation.
You may benefit from installing a test version of Koha on your own local debian system, just so that you can see what it is that a host would have to accommodate.
-joe
On 10/24/07, Librarian, SAIACS <library@saiacs.org> wrote:
I have a problem with Bluehost.com that neither they allow their customers
to have root access to their servers nor provide dedicated ports. As it is
required for librarian interface and webopac.
Can anybody suggest better way to get koha installed on any of the
webhosting services provider's servers? We are desperately need of
constructive suggestions, this will decide our future course of action on
installing/using koha for our union catalogue. There are 25 theological and
religious libraries in Bangalore would be joining to provide their
catalogues for union catalogue project.
Look forward to hear from you ASAP
Mr. Yesan Sellan
Chief Librarian
South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies,
Kothanur PO
Bangalore - 560077
INDIA
Alternative Email: yesans@gmail.com
Ph: 91-80-2846 5649/5235/5344
Fax: 91-80-2846 5412