Administering Apache - Softcover

The book's problem lies in its way of heaping explanatory information on top of listings of what to enter at various prompts, and what you should see in response to those entries. This strategy leads to dense pages that can be hard to follow--except for those that have to do with installing the software under Unix, which are very well suited to a reader who's never worked under that OS before. Fortunately, there's a large and detailed index that should help you locate the information you need in most cases. The authors also help matters by organizing their coverage around typical Apache jobs, such as setting up a Web site in both single-site and multisite configurations. Altogether, this book represents a detailed, if sometimes overwhelming, look at installing, configuring, and adjusting Apache. --David Wall

Topics covered: The Apache 1.3.6 Web server under Unix variants as well as Windows NT. There's coverage of alternate strategies for using the software (in a small business, for example, as opposed to in an ISP environment), then detailed information on installing it. Configuring content and arranging for tight security are big thrusts, too.

Unmatched performance, reliability, security, and the fact that it's free, are just some of the reasons Apache has become one of the most popular Web servers today. And, with over half of all companies that conduct business over the Web using Apache, keeping servers running at peak performance is vital to a company's success. That's why administrators need a hands-on, task-oriented guide that deals with Apache on a day-to-day basis. This complete guide offers administrators clear step-by-step instructions on everything from securing and programming the Apache Web server to creating multiple domain sites on one server, and an extensive troubleshooting section. Also included is key information on related products that are needed to implement and run Apache. This essential reference belongs on the shelf of every Apache administrator.

Learn how to: Create Web sites and ServersManipulate ContentMake Use of Status Reporting and LoggingControl LAN Internet Access through a Proxy ServerUse Apache on Windows NTProgram the Apache Server