Apache 2 Pocket Reference: For Apache Programmers & Administrators (Pocket Reference (O'Reilly)) (Paperback)

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Even if you know the Apache web server inside and out, you still need an occasional on-the-job reminder -- especially if you're moving to the newer Apache 2.x. "Apache 2 Pocket Reference" gives you exactly what you need to get the job done without forcing you to plow through a cumbersome, doorstop-sized reference. This Book provides essential information to help you configure and maintain the server quickly, with brief explanations that get directly to the point. It covers Apache 2.x, giving web masters, web administrators, and programmers a quick and easy reference solution. This pocket reference includes: Summaries of command-line options, configuration directives, and modules Key information about Apache support utilities What you need to know about URL rewriting, filters, caching, proxying and security

Whether you manage huge e-commerce operations, corporate intranets, or small personal websites, Apache 2 Pocket Reference is ideal for savvy administrators who no longer need detailed tutorials and just want a convenient, on-the-job reference.

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Andrew Ford is a marketing and communications expert who has held senior roles in the financial services and publishing industries in Australia and the UK. Andrew earned a bachelor of economics degree from the University of Sydney and currently serves as national communications manager for ipac securities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media; 1 edition (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0596518889
• ISBN-13: 978-0596518882
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #167,211 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Will Have a Permanent Spot on My Desk, January 1, 2009

By	David Cross "davorg" (London, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There's no question that Apache powers the World Wide Wide. It runs over half of the world's web sites. If you work in the web industry then there's every chance that you'll have to deal with Apache at some point. Like many people, I don't consider myself a webmaster, but I run several web sites using Apache so I need to know how to get the most out of it.

Over the years, I have bought several books about Apache. They tend to get read once and then left to gather dust on the bookshelf. I never really need an in-depth knowledge of Apache, but I often need to know all about the one feature that I need to solve my current problem. Usually this involves a lot of Googling, but now I think I'll have this book on my desk and it will safe me a lot of time.

This book does exactly what the title implies. It is a complete (but concise) reference to Apace. In particular, most of the book is taken up with descriptions of Apache's myriad configuration options. This material all uses a standard layout which makes it easy to find and understand exactly the information that you need. One particularly nice touch is a key at the top of each entry telling you which contexts a configuration option can be used in. Never again will I have an excuse for putting an option in a .htaccess file when it only works in a direcotry context.

There is a lot of information packed into this small book. No space is wasted cramming the data in. But it's not too dense to be unusable. The information is always clear and easy to follow.

If you're a part-time Apache webmaster like me, then I think you'll find this book very useful.