How to make a server!

I know there are people here who would like a minecraft server of their own, so I will put together a guide for you all. I will put it together over the next few days, along with some mods I'm making to make it easier, keep on checking back here!

Beginner's Tutorial:
WIP

Advanced User's Tutorial:
WIP

Port Forwarding:
Well, I was trying to figure out a way to do this, but I don't really know any way to outline the process for every single router out there. All I can recomend is getting Temviewer and asking for my help (http://www.teamviewer.com/)

Anyone who wants to make a minecraft server needs to look at pfp port checker, just google that and find the tutorials for almost every modem on their website. Its free. You're welcome. mod edit: excessive use of emoticons removed