Apache Server 2 Bible

"Kabir has done it again! The Apache Server 2 Bible is an invaluable reference for both beginning and experienced administrators." ––Elizabeth Zinkann, Sys Admin Magazine Contributing Editor and Review Columnist
* Configure Apache Server for a Linux/Unix or Win32 system
* Leverage Apache using SSI, CGI, PHP, Perl, and Java servlets
* Secure your site using SSL, certificate–signing services, and other tools

If Apache Server 2 can do it, you can do it too . . . Updated for the latest Apache release and packed with real–world examples, this all–in–one reference shows you step by step how to take full advantage of Apache Server – and create a Web site that's fast, secure, and easy to maintain. Bestselling author Mohammed Kabir offers complete guidance on every detail of Apache implementation, from installation and configuration to Web site administration, server–side applications, security, and performance tuning. Whether you're a novice Web administrator or an Apache veteran, this is the only book you need to harness the power of the world's leading Web server.

Inside, You'll Find Complete Coverage of Apache Server 2
* Master source compilation and binary installation
* Customize Apache to match your system
* Create and manage virtual Web sites with Apache
* Monitor server performance with a log analyzer package
* Set up an Apache–based proxy server
* Create a Web cycle involving development, testing, and production systems
* Turbocharge Web interactivity with FastCGI, PHP, Perl, and Java servlets
* Secure Apache with Apache SSL and your own Certificate Authority
* Configure Apache for Win32 systems
* Create a high–availability Web network using Apache

CD–ROM features:
* Apache Web Server
* PHP, Perl, mod— perl, MySQL, and other open source tools for dynamic Web pages
* OpenSSL and ApacheSSL security software
* Plus all sample code from the book and more

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Part I: Getting Started.

Chapter 1: Apache: The Number One Web Server.

Chapter 2: Obtaining and Installing Apache.

Chapter 3: Getting Apache Up and Running.

Chapter 4: Configuring Apache with Winnt MPM Directives.

Chapter 5: Apache Modules.

Part II: Web Site Administration.

Chapter 6: Hosting Virtual Web Sites.

Chapter 7: Authenticating and Authorizing Web Site Visitors.

Chapter 8: Monitoring Access to Apache.

Chapter 9: Rewriting Your URLs.

Chapter 10: Setting up a Proxy Server.

Chapter 11: Running Perfect Web Sites.

Part III: Running Web Applications.

Chapter 12: Running CGI Scripts.

Chapter 13: Server Side Includes (SSI).

Chapter 14: Configuring Apache for FastCGI.

Chapter 15: PHP and Apache.

Chapter 16: Using Perl with Apache.

Chapter 17: Running Java Servlets and JSP Pages with Tomcat.

Part IV: Securing Your Web Site.

Chapter 18: Web Security.

Chapter 19: Securing Apache with SSL.

Part V: Running Apache on Windows.

Chapter 20: Installing and Running Apache for Windows.

Chapter 21: Configuring Apache for Windows.

Part VI: Tuning for Performance and Scalability.

Chapter 22: Speeding Up Apache.

Chapter 23: Creating a High–Availability Network.

Appendix A: HTTP 1.1 Status Codes.

Appendix B: Understanding Regular Expressions.

Appendix C: Online Apache Resources.

Appendix D: What's on the CD–ROM?

Index.

End–User License Agreement.

Mohammed J. Kabir is the Chief Technology Officer and a co–founder of Intevo, Inc. His company (www.intevo.com) uses Linux as the platform for its INTEVO MAIL service. When he is not busy managing software projects or writing books, Kabir enjoys riding mountain bikes and watching sci–fi movies. Kabir studied computer engineering at California State University, Sacramento, and is also the author of Apache Server Bible, Apache Server Administrator's Handbook, Red Hat(r) Linux(r) 6 Server, Red Hat(r) Linux(r) Administrator's Handbook, and CGI Primer Plus for Windows. You can contact Kabir via e–mail at kabir@intevo.com or visit his personal Web site at http://www.nitec.com.

Updated for the latest Apache release and packed with real-world examples, this all-in-one reference shows you step by step how to take full advantage of Apache Server - and create a Web site that's fast, secure and easy to maintain.