Apache Web Server: Administration
58mAdvanced2014-08-09
Authors
Jon Peck
Software Architect, Engineer, Consultant, Trainer
Course details
Quickly learn how to manage and configure an Apache web server. This course is designed for IT professionals, office managers, and anyone who's been saddled with an Apache server without any idea of where to start. Author Jon Peck describes what the Apache HTTP Server is and what it's used for, and provides practical information on configuration and logging. Then discover how to troubleshoot common problems and control the server, and learn what questions you should be asking when determining whether to delegate this responsibility to a third party.
Skills covered
ApacheFull-Stack Web DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentOpen SourceDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Welcome
- Using the exercise files
- What you should know before watching the course
Introducing Apache HTTP Server
- What is Apache HTTP Server, and what is it used for
- How is Apache installed, and how can I tell if it's installed
- Common operations, such as restarting and reloading
Configuring Apache
- Where is Apache's configuration
- Apache directives and arguments
- .htaccess files for access and configuration
- Anatomy of a virtual host
- What are modules, and why use them
Troubleshooting with Log Files
- What are the common log files
- Enabling and reading Apache log files
- Tools for analyzing Apache log files
Conclusion
- Should you be managing this yourself
- Farewell