Linux Apache Web Server Administration (Craig Hunt Linux library) - Softcover

Aulds, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0782127347 ISBN 13: 9780782127348

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2000

Synopsis

With more than 40 percent of the purchase–based server market, Apache is renowned as the most powerful and capable Web server available––and the toughest to master. In this detailed guide, expert Linux professional and Webmaster Charles Aulds tackles the issues that Linux administrators and Webmasters need to know to build stable and hackproof Web servers for intranet, extranet, and Web use. Includes in–depth treatment of configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Apache in the real world.

Linux Apache Web Server Administration is the most complete, most advanced guide to the Apache Web server you′ll find anywhere. This book teaches you, step–by–step, all the standard and advanced techniques you need to know to administer Apache on a Linux box. Hundreds of clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail—so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes:

• Understanding HTTP basics
• Compiling Apache from source code
• Installing Apache on a Linux system
• Creating and hosting virtual Web sites
• Using Server Side Includes to create Web pages with dynamic content
• Using Apache directives to configure your site
• Extending Apache using add–on modules
• Using the Common Gateway Interface for Web programming
• Enhancing the performance of CGI programs with FastCGI and mod—perl
• Installing Apache support for PHP
• Extending Apache to run Java servlets or Java Server Pages
• Attaching Apache to a database server
• Using URL rewriting for increased request–handling flexibility
• Implementing user authentication
• Adding Secure Sockets Layer for enhanced system security
• Customizing Apache′s log formats

About the Library

The Craig Hunt Linux Library is an eight–book set that provides in–depth, advanced coverage of the key topics for Linux administrators. Topics include Samba, System Administration, Sendmail, Apache, NFS and Automounter, and Linux Security. Each book in the library is either written by or meticulously reviewed by Craig Hunt to ensure the highest quality and most complete coverage for networking professionals working specifically in Linux environments.

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From the Back Cover

Authoratative Answers to All Your Apache Questions Now Updated to Cover Apache 2.0

Linux Apache Web Server Administration is the most complete, most advanced guide to the Apache Web server you ll find anywhere. Written by a leading Apache expert and now updated to cover Apache 2.0 this book teaches you, step–by–step, all the standard and advanced techniques you need to know to administer Apache on a Linux box. Hundreds of clear, consistent examples illustrate these techniques in detail so you stay on track and accomplish all your goals. Coverage includes:

• Compiling Apache from source code
• Creating and hosting virtual web sites
• Using Server–Side Includes to create Web pages with dynamic content
• Using Apache directives to configure your site
• Extending Apache using add–on modules
• Using the Common Gateway Interface for web programming
• Enhancing the performance of CGI programs with FastCGI and mod—perl
• Installing Apache support for PHP
• Extending Apache to run Java servlets or Java Server Pages
• Attaching Apache to a database server
• Using URL rewriting for increased request–handling flexibility
• Implementing user authentication
• Adding Secure Sockets Layer for enhanced system security
• Customizing Apache s log formats

The Craig Hunt Linux Library
The Craig Hunt Linux Library provides in–depth, advanced coverage of the key topics for Linux administrators. Topics include Samba, System Administration, DNS Server Administration, Network Servers, Security, and Sendmail. Each book in the series is either written by or meticulously reviewed by Craig Hunt to ensure the highest quality and most complete coverage for networking professionals working specifically in Linux environments.

About the Author

Charles Aulds is a Linux professional and software developer. His networking experience includes 15 years of Unix and DOS/Windows networking, and serving as a Webmaster for the U.S. Department of Defense. Craig Hunt is a Linux expert who lectures regularly at major networking trade shows. He serves as author and series editor for the Craig Hunt Linux Library.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0782127347
• ISBN 13: 9780782127348
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 616