Introduction

Apache has always been at the core of the Web, from its modest beginnings as a fork of the NCSA server to the latest version that’s packed with features. Over time it has grown in both capability and complexity to the point that it can be overwhelmingly intimidating to newcomers. The goal of this book is to help you navigate Apache’s hundreds of options, as well as serve as a gentle introduction and handy cheat-sheet for common tasks. Just as a language phrasebook can be a priceless companion when visiting a foreign country—helping you order food or ask for directions—I hope this Apache Phrasebook will be useful to you when configuring your web servers.

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