Linux Foundation Cert Prep: HTTP Services (Ubuntu)

56mIntermediate2018-05-17

Authors

Scott Simpson

Creating Technology Courses as a Senior Staff Author at LinkedIn

Course details

HTTP services enable the web to function. Consequently, it's important that Linux administrators understand how these services work. This intermediate course covers the basics of HTTP services with Apache on Ubuntu. Learn what a web server needs to make a site accessible to others, how to install the Apache HTTP server, and how to make configuration changes to customize how it works. Discover how to add encryption to ensure that your website remains secure. Plus, learn about logging, how to enable and disable modules, and more.

This course can prepare you for the HTTP services section of the Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE) exam.

Learning objectives
Explain what an A record is.
Identify the directive that calls on other configuration files to be loaded.
Name the two things you will need to create files for when you are issued a certificate.
Identify where the log format can be changed.
Recall the benefits of using the LDAP module to manage your authentication.
List troubleshooting steps to resolve a situation where you can view your website locally, but not from a remote server.

Skills covered

Ubuntu ServerClient Operating SystemsLinuxIT Help DeskNetwork AdministrationCert PrepNetwork and System AdministrationOpen Source

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - Lab setup

1. Apache HTTP Server

03 - What a web server needs
04 - Installing and configuring the HTTP server
05 - Apache directives
06 - Name-based virtual hosts

2. Adding Encryption

07 - Enabling HTTPS
08 - Creating a self-signed certificate
09 - Using a certificate from a certificate authority
10 - Making access easier

3. Administering Apache Server

11 - Apache logging
12 - Working with modules
13 - User-based security
14 - Per-directory configuration changes with .htaccess
15 - Troubleshooting HTTP services

Conclusion

16 - Next steps