Apache Web Server — A 3 day course

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Synopsis

The Apache Web Server course introduces the delegate to the main concepts of the APACHE Web server. The most commonly used configuration commands are described in detail. It is designed to give delegates practical experience in installing and configuring APACHE. The course also covers the installation and differences between APACHE on UNIX and Win32 systems.

Objectives

To provide the skills needed to; configure and manage the APACHE Web Server environment.

The delegates will practice:

• Installing APACHE
• Configuring APACHE Server Directives
• Setting ROOT Directives
• Starting and Stopping the APACHE Web Server
• Httpd.conf File Configuration
• Setting up and Securing CGI within APACHE Web Server
• Working with PHP
• Basic Authentication
• Creating and Configuring a Proxy Server
• Load Balancing Apache Web Servers
• Install and Configure APACHE for Win32

Contents

Introduction to the APACHE Web Server

• APACHE Architecture
• Client Side
• Server Side

Installing APACHE

• APACHE Binaries
• Directories and Permissions
• Modules

Starting APACHE

• Option to httpd
• Starting Manually
• Automatic System Start

Configuring APACHE

• httpd.conf File
• Security
• Document Root
• Basic Server Directives

Security Configuration

• Passwords
• Authentication
• Allow - Deny (Effect of Order)

Other Access Considerations

• Aliases
• Access to Manuals

Multiple Sites

• Virtual Hosting
• Name Based Virtual Hosting
• IP-Based Virtual Hosting
• Port-Based Virtual Hosting

PHP

• Understanding PHP
• Creating a simple form
• Dynamic web content with PHP

TOMCAT

• Using Apache to Proxy to Tomcat
• Understanding the differences between Tomcat and Apache httpd

SUEXEC

• Securing CGI scripts with SUEXEC
• Hardening the Apache web server
• Creating the SUEXEC user and Group

URL Rewriting

• Managing the lifecycle of content of the web server
• Rewrite moved or named URLS
• Provide access to pages based on the time of day

Indexing

• What is indexing?
• FancyIndexing
• AddDescription
• AddIcon

SSL

• Understanding Encryption mechanisms
• Configuring SSL and HTTPS access to Apache
• Testing secure web access using authentication over SSL

Proxy Server

• What is a Proxy Server?
• Configuration for a Proxy Server
• Caching

Logging

• Standard Logging
• Customised Logging
• Tracking Site Usage

Load Balancing

• Effective Web Farm management
• Load Balancing with Apache
• Configuring Load Balancing with the Load Balancer manager

APACHE for Windows

• APACHE for Win32
• Win32 Distributions
• Installing APACHE for Win32
• Starting/Stopping APACHE
• Configuring APACHE for WIN32
• Running APACHE from a Console Window
• Httpd.conf for Win32

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Suitable For

Programmers, administrators and support personnel who need to understand the APACHE Web Server, APACHE server configuration, and the integration with CGI scripts.

Some programming experience may also prove advantageous.

Follow-On Course

• Perl Programming
• Ruby Programming
• " Ruby on Rails
• PHP Programming
• PHP & MySQL for Web Development
• Introduction to MySQL

Prerequisites

A good operating system knowledge similar to that covered on our UNIX/Linux Introduction courses or equivalent Windows courses is required.

A working knowledge of a scripting language such as Perl, PHP or Ruby would be beneficial. Attendance on a UNIX / LINUX / SOLARIS / HP-UX / AIX System Administration course or similar Windows operating system knowledge is desirable.