UNIX Training
Apache Web Server
Overview
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.
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.
Objectives
To provide the skills needed to; configure and manage the APACHE Web Server environment.
Outline
Course Contents - DAY 1
Course Introduction
- Administration and Course Materials
- Course Structure and Agenda
- Delegate and Trainer Introductions
Session 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE APACHE WEB SERVER
- APACHE Architecture
- Client Side
- Server Side
Session 2: INSTALLING APACHE
- APACHE Binaries
- Directories and Permissions
- Modules
Session 3: STARTING APACHE
- Option to httpd
- Starting Manually
- Automatic System Start
Session 4: CONFIGURING APACHE
- httpd.conf File
- Security
- Document Root
- Basic Server Directives
Session 5: SECURITY CONFIGURATION
- Passwords
- Authentication
- Allow - Deny (Effect of Order)
Course Contents - DAY 2
Session 6: OTHER ACCESS CONSIDERATIONS
- Aliases
- Access to Manuals
Session 7: MULTIPLE SITES
- Virtual Hosting
- Name Based Virtual Hosting
- IP-Based Virtual Hosting
- Port-Based Virtual Hosting
Session 8: PHP
- Understanding PHP
- Creating a simple form
- Dynamic web content with PHP
Session 9: TOMCAT
- Using Apache to Proxy to Tomcat
- Understanding the differences between Tomcat and Apache httpd
Course Contents - DAY 3
Session 10: SUEXEC
- Securing CGI scripts with SUEXEC
- Hardening the Apache web server
- Creating the SUEXEC user and Group
Session 11: 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
Session 12: INDEXING
- What is indexing?
- FancyIndexing
- AddDescription
- AddIcon
Session 13: SSL
- Understanding Encryption mechanisms
- Configuring SSL and HTTPS access to Apache
- Testing secure web access using authentication over SSL
Session 14: PROXY SERVER
- What is a Proxy Server?
- Configuration for a Proxy Server
- Caching
Session 15: LOGGING
- Standard Logging
- Customised Logging
- Tracking Site Usage
Session 16: LOAD BALANCING
- Effective Web Farm management
- Load Balancing with Apache
- Configuring Load Balancing with the Load Balancer manager
Session 17: 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