Apache Server 2.0

Learn to install and run Apache Server 2.0 — even for the first time

Effectively install, configure, and administer the latest version of Apache with help from this practical introductory guide. You'll find all the information you need to get up to speed on running Apache in a variety of environments — including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Filled with straightforward advice on basic topics such as locating and downloading Apache to more advanced topics that include daily administration and proxy configuration, this hands-on resource is ideal for administrators who are new to this powerful Web server. Written by an Apache expert, this book offers insider tips on potential security issues and contains valuable troubleshooting techniques. For clear instructions for bringing Apache's speed, reliability, and scalability to your network, this guide is exactly what you need.

• Choose the right source code package for your operating system
• Identify and remove prior servers
• Configure and test Apache after installation
• Learn daily administration tasks — reading logs, load balancing, and performance tuning
• Build and enable image maps
• Find and close security holes by utilizing firewalls and proxies
• Determine whether to host virtual domains
• Get tips for troubleshooting and preview advanced Apache topics including CGI and e-commerce

Part I: Installing Apache

1: History and Background of Apache ..... 3

2: Preparing for Apache ..... 13

3: Installing Apache ..... 29

4: Running a Heterogeneous Network ..... 47

5: Apache Modules ..... 61

Part II: Configuring and Running Apache

6: Configuring and Testing Apache ..... 91

7: Managing the Apache Server ..... 121

8: Dealing with Innovation (mod_perl:A Case Study) ..... 137

Part III: Apache Administration

9: Logs ..... 159

10: Disk Management ..... 173

11: Performance Tuning ..... 185

12: Dealing with Users ..... 201

13: Serving Compliant HTML ..... 209

Part IV: Beyond the Basics: Advanced Apache Topics

14: MIME and Other Encoding ..... 229

15: CGI: The Common Gateway Interface ..... 261

16: Image Maps ..... 281

17: Using Apache to Save Time: SSI and CSS ..... 295

18: Virtual Domain Hosting ..... 311

19: E-Commerce ..... 325

Part V: Security and Apache

20: Basic Security Concerns ..... 343

21: What to Do If You Get Cracked ..... 355

22: SSL: The Secure Socket Layer ..... 369

23: Firewalls and Proxies ..... 383

Part VI: Appendices

A: Internet Resources ..... 403

B: Using a Unix Text Editor ..... 417

C: Glossary ..... 433

D: Common Unix Commands ..... 455

E: Apache Configuration Files ..... 479

Index ..... 521