Chapter 21. Web Servers (IIS and Apache)

 

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OBJECTIVES

In this chapter you will learn:

  • To understand a web server’s functionality.

  • To introduce Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and Apache HTTP Server.

  • To set up virtual directories from which content can be served.

  • To test whether you set up the virtual directory properly.

Outline

21.1

Introduction

21.2

HTTP Transactions

21.3

Multitier Application Architecture ...

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