Apache and Secure Web Server

Course Description:

This course is designed to teach systems administrators who want to configure and maintain a secure Apache Web Server, and a web server administrator who can configure and maintain an Apache web server running under Linux, incorporating CGI handlers, SSL security, dynamic content, and customization via modules.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Understand web server basic configuration
• Understand virtual hosts: IP-based, name-based
• Use cookies to keep track of users between sessions
• Configure directives and syntax checking
• Understand CGI: Definition, mechanics, limitations, common CGI languages
• Customize Apache modules: mod_perl, mod_php, mod_rewrite, mod_status, mod_usertrack, etc.

Prerequisites:

• Basic Linux/UNIX experience

Required Software:

• A Web browser of your choice
• TCP/IP

Platform Support:

You can take this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX.