Hi,
what do you mean when you say you will have the server set up soon - is that with a provider of wepspace? If so they will provide the necessary software to run your website - usually Windows NT or Linux. They should provide you information re how to log on to the space alocated to you and how to FTP to it to upload your files - I use WS-FTP by
Ipswitch as well as the built-in feature of Dreamweaver MX to handle that part of the process.
Otherwise, you can rent out a server or virtual server and DIY the rest - like Apache, MYSQL or SQL, PHP etc... not recommended without a strong disposition.
HTH, a little,
amofw