Course Description
This course introduces students to web server administration. Students learn to install, administer, update and secure an Internet and/or Intranet web site. At least two web servers: Apache and Internet Information Server will be used. Also, students will learn some Linux and Windows Server commands.
Course Content
- Basic Linux commands
- Basic Windows server commands
- Basic Web server hardware requirements
- Install and configure a Web server
- Apache
- Internet information server
- Configure the Domain Name server
- Manage Web server tasks such as:
- User authentication
- Setup users and groups
- Manage file system permissions
- Share resources (such as folders for web publishing)
- Secure a Web server
- Configuration of multiple Web sites on a Web server
- Configuration and support of e-mail services
Learning Activities
Lecture, seminar and hands-on exercises in the lab
Means of Assessment
Assignments/Projects (Minimum: 4) |
20%-30% |
Participation |
0%-10% |
Quizzes |
10%-20% |
Midterm Examination |
25%-30% |
Final Examination |
25%-30% |
|
100% |
Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- use basic Linux commands;
- use basic Windows Server commands;
- install the Apache Web Server;
- install the Internet Information Server;
- configure the Domain Name Service (DNS);
- administer and manage a web server;
- monitor and analyze the web server environment e.g. review logs.
Textbook Materials
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
Silva. Web Server Administration. Latest edition. Course Technology.