Web Servers Succinctly

The concept of a "web server" has become fuzzy because the server is now entwined with the dynamic requirements of web applications. Handling a request is no longer the simple process of "send back the content of this file," but instead involves routing the request to the web application, which, among other things, determines where the content comes from. In Web Servers Succinctly, author Marc Clifton provides great insights on the benefits of building your own web server, and covers different options available for threading, work processes, session management, routing, and security.

The success of the web depends not only on the creation of stimulating and valuable information, but also on the speed, efficiency and convenient delivery of this information to the Web consumer. This authoritative presentation of web server technology takes you beyond the basics to provide the underlying principles and technical details of how WWW servers really work. It explains current technology and suggests enhanced and expanded methods for disseminating information via the Web. Features: Covers measurement of WWW component performance--the networks, server hardware, and operating systems--and suggests alternative Web server software designs for improving performance. Explains the costs and benefits of mirroring and caching Web documents. Surveys the web's current search tools and uses the library system as a model layout to illustrate indexing, searching, and retrieval techniques. Assesses web security hazards and presents mechanisms for combating these vulnerabilities, including an in-depth discussion of firewalls. Analyzes the risks and explains the technologies used in a variety of services available for making monetary transactions online.

This book is for Web developers who want to learn how to use Linux and Apache for website hosting. The text covers installation of Linux and Apache 2.0 on a home or office machine for testing purposes and how to perform dozens of common administration, security and optimization tasks.

Setting Up a Web Server was written to help new and prospective web masters choose, configure, use, and understand how web servers work. It details each step required to choose, install, and configure the hardware and software elements, then promote and publish on the web site. It covers Internet and intranet security, communications, and links to other servers in an organization. The book also explains about the main web server software applications, how they differ and which works best in different environments. Setting Up a Web Server ensures that your server is well-connected. It covers communications and hardware, explaining: How to choose the best communications links between the server and the internet How to link your server to your LAN How TCP/IP works to bind the Internet together How to configure your server for a particular hardware setup The publishing techniques covered will help you to create a great web site. You'll also find coverage of advanced HTML page design, database publishing, and programming with Perl, Java, Javascript, and Visual Basic. Setting Up a Web Server is the complete reference book for anyone who is setting up a web server-it covers all major platforms, software, links and web techniques! ?? Discusses main web server software applications ?? Covers communications and hardware ?? Details servers for e-mail, FTP, Telnet, gopher, finger and the latest push information servers

Have you ever wondered how difficult it would be to host your own web server or web site on your own computer for everyone on the internet to see? Why pay the $24.95 monthly fee when you can do it yourself for $1.00 a month or better yet FREE!!! This book will show you the steps needed to host your own web server, Screen shots of the applications that you will configure, key terms that you may hear, all in a simple to understand format.

"The Developer's Guide to the Java Web Server provides a comprehensive description of the Java Web Server and specific techniques for putting this technology to work. The book describes the underlying servlet technology, reviews Java Web Server features, explores design options, and demonstrates the development process."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved