The Bottom Line
- Easy to follow
- Covers most issues of Apache administration
- Step-by-step instructions
- Only covers RedHat Linux
- Seems to focus on 1.3 more than 2.0
Description
- Installation questions are answered for Linux and Windows.
- Adding modules is a bit sparse, but tells you what you need to know.
- Improving your logging is a great section.
- Virtual hosts helps you set up more Web sites than just one.
- Aliases, redirecting, and rewriting helps you configure your server the way you want it.
- The security section is ideal. It covers more than just server security; htaccess and WebDAV.
- There's a strong section on CGI and dynamic content, including mod_perl and PHP.
- The performance section comes towards the end of the book, which lessens its impact.
- There are also sections on error handling and proxies.
- The Miscellaneous section is more like a catch-all, but it has come FAQ questions answered.
Guide Review - Book Review: Apache Cookbook
Feb 17, 2004 - Interestingly enough, I read this book straight through from cover to cover. This was a refreshing change from other Apache books I've looked at that don't seem to be able to break out of geek mode. This book is well-written and easy to follow. It covers most of the common questions that Apache administrators have about Apache and getting it running and running well. I would recommend it solely for the htaccess section, which seems to be glossed over in every other book. This one makes it easy to figure out why your access scripts aren't working and how to get them working as efficiently and effectively as possible. In fact, the entire security section is well done. My only real complaint about this book is that it's short. It seems like there would be a lot more to cover about Apache. But this will get you started and keep you occupied for a while.
