Run Your Own Web Server Using Linux & Apache

* Learn to install Linux (Fedora), Apache 2.0, PHP 5 & MySQL 4.1 * Using the GNOME Desktop Graphical User Interface * Surf the Linux file system and handle file permissions like a pro * Working with the command line and shell * Automate routine tasks using cron and anacron * Setting up new users & groups * Install and use Webmin for admin tasks * Configuring Apache 2.0 using the HTTP Config Tool * Optimize server settings for maximum performance * Securely manage your server remotely via SSH and VNC * Manage backups, log file rotation, and traffic reporting * Configure your machine’s firewall using Firestarter * Use Tripwire and snort to ensure that your server is not compromised * Disable unnecessary services to improve security

This book is the ultimate guide to setting up, optimizing and securing the Apache Web server on a Linux system. Whether you’re planning on running Linux at home, or on a leased Web Server, this book will walk you step-by-step through all of the common administration tasks, from managing traffic reporting to log-file rotation. This guide even includes step-by-step instructions on installing Linux (Fedora 4), Apache 2.0, PHP 5 and MySQL 4.1 on a home or office development server, so you can test all of your applications before rolling them out.

Whether you want to set up a development server at home or in the office, or if you want to save thousands of dollars annually by managing your own leased server, this book is for you. No prior Linux experience is required to use this book.