http://www.gerrymcgovern.com/nt/2002..._27_skills.htm

http://www.npadvisors.com/manageyourwebsdata.asp

http://sevensages.com/resources/downloads.htm

http://www.uniteu.com/uniteu/dept.asp?dept_id=3001&

http://www.interland.net/

http://www.hostingassured.findmyhosting.com/

http://www.mysql.com/

http://www.bluesoft.co.uk/default.asp?efweek=48

http://www.prosolutionsinc.com/

http://www.achaean.com/about_us/overview.html

hope these help a little bit to help you started

If I tried to do it myself what type of equipment, licensing, etc... would I need to host a web site?
basicly you need Design Tools like evrything from MacroMedia and Front Page ....... you need to buy space...i listed some Webhosting sites above.... and you need to create your websit and upload it .... when you buy space from any comapny they'll help you how to get started .... about licencse and other stuff...