Setting Up a Web Server

• 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

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!

Table of contents

Basics of a Web Server
Connecting Your Server to the Internet
TCP/IP Basics for Your Server
Server Hardware Requirements
Web Server Software
Security on the Internet
Setting Up an E-mail Server
Setting Up an FTP Server
Servers to Enhance Your Site
Web Server to LAN Connectivity
Designing Web Pages
Creating Your Web Site
Programming For Your Web Site
Secure Transactions and Payments
Adding a Search Engine to Your Site
Managing Your Web Site
Publishing Data
Publicizing Your Web Site