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Apache: the Definitive Guide (with CD-ROM) (Paperback)

by Ben Laurie (Author), Peter Laurie (Author)
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  • Paperback: 274 pages
  • Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA; Bk&CD-Rom edition (1 Mar 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1565922506
  • ISBN-13: 978-1565922501
  • Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 19 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,641,272 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Now in it's second edition, Apache: The Definitive Guide is a revised and improved tome which has been expanded to cover the Win32 and Unix flavours of the Apache server. Counting a member of the Apache development team as one of its authors, the new edition deals with server versions up to (and including) 1.3 giving detail on how to get hold of the source code (not necessary for the Win32 variant), compile it and latterly configure for authorisation and security.

However, getting the server up and running is one thing, administering it is quite another. Happily, the authors provide many pages of detail on subjects including setting up virtual servers, dealing with MIME types, proxies, server- side includes and more in a way which is informative, yet not too heavy on the brain. It has to be said that there's an overriding feeling the book leans towards the UNIX side of things but this in no way impedes the usefulness of the book--a big improvement on the first edition. Just for good measure a reference card containing all the information you'll ever need to know is included, together with a bonus CD containing all of the files necessary to mount Apache 1.3.3 on a Windows of Unix machine. All in all, pretty fine value for web admins and the web curious. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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'Co-authored by Ben Laurie, one of the elite of programmers who code Apache, this really is the definitive text on how to get and use the Apache Web Server.... This is a clear road map for anyone considering setting up an Apache web server and an indispensable reference for all Apache users.' - Pat Crawford, Computer Bulletin, May 2000 'I have no reason to doubt its claim as the definitive guide and the 2nd edition is probably justified. If your intention is to use Apache, then Lauries' book is probably not just definitive, but essential. It takes the reader through from the design of the simplest possible 'hello world' site to a complex application involving on-line forms etc.' - Joe McCool, Cvu, January 2000 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars This book served its purpose., 21 Oct 2002
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apache: The Definitive Guide (with CD-ROM) (Paperback)
Now you may think that there are better books out there. And there maybe. However this book is a "five star" book. I bought this book for a beginning apache class. We were able to follow the instructions and down load the Apache server from the Internet. The only problem we had was with the NIS system that was not anticipated in this book. It was a lot more important to use this book to read the flat files and see how they were related to each other. The section on Extra Modules (chapter 12) gave a way to improve the server and go outside the scope of this book. This book covered more details than I was looking for; this ways different people can use the book to target their particular needs. You can safely say:
"This book has everything you need to set up an apache server."
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4.0 out of 5 stars Get up to speed on the basics quickly, but..., 18 Jun 2001
By me@howardmiller.co.uk (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Apache: The Definitive Guide (with CD-ROM) (Paperback)
On the whole this book is a sound introduction to setting up an Apache site. It should be stressed however that it really is aimed at the Unix version, Win32 bits having been "tacked on" in a haphazard manner (if at all).

The book introduces the various configuration settings in a sensible order, which makes it easy to read but not completely ideal as a reference if you have a problem. Still though, a breath of fresh air compared to the docs that come with Apache.

The only let down is the authors irritating examples. His examples get rather childish, which I could have well done without.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for expanding the server and writing new modules, 29 Sep 1999
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If you want to expand you server to include new modules then this is well worth the read. Describes the structure of a model and the order in which the various entries are called. If you are only interested in setting up the basic server, perhaps not the best choice.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference
I have to maintain Apache Servers, and many times, I ask the
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3.0 out of 5 stars Old fashioned. Ideal for the 'nostalgic geek' in you.
I quite liked this book, but it's quite clear from reading it that it dates from a time way back before the flood. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Very Confusing Book !!!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars No help to me. I will have to buy another book.
I am setting up a E-com site. Seemed like a good book to buy. Very disappointed. This book seems to jump from a really wordy intro to the parameters on each chapter.
Published on 6 Aug 2001 by justtryingtogetby

3.0 out of 5 stars This really is too big for the information held within
I will be buying the Apache bible to compare but was was not incredibly impressed. I would have liked something more reference like with a good 'how and when to use' blocks within.
Published on 12 April 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars The book to learn Apache
Very good book to learn how to set-up and configure the Apache web server. It reads like a novel. This is extremely good for a first approach while preparing the installation... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 1999 by yverband@ulb.ac.be

2.0 out of 5 stars No more butterlithies!
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Published on 4 Aug 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great book as always from the O'Reilly stable
Although it does not cover the latest features of Apache 1.3 this book gives a decent account of how to configure your Apache server to run internet/intranet web pages. Read more
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