If you want to start your own server I would suggest using either the PEQ setup pack or the axclassic setup. Either one will basicly walk you through the entire setup which is great for any one that is just starting out.
PEQ -
http://projecteq.net/downloads.php
AX_CLASSIC Server -
http://forums.nahunta.org/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=574
Additional PEQ stuff -
http://projecteq.net/phpBB2/viewtopi...dca03ef5497a24