Apache Web Server

• Project ID:

  1407962

• Project Type:

  Fixed

• Budget:

  £20-£25 GBP
  (Approx. $31-$40 USD)

Project Description:

Option B

Tasks:

1. Install and run the Apache Web Server on Talisker or your own laptop

a. Copy the Apache folder from its location

b. Configure and install it. Use the command “portnumber” to find out your

allocated port, for which Apache will be configured for access.

c. Start and View your Apache Server



2. Provide CGI capabilities for your Apache Server

a. View the MySql database “ccm2092” on Talisker

b. Write a simple PHP script to retrieve queries from the database and output the

result to your Apache Server front page running on your browser

c. A user must be able to interact with the database through your Apache front page.



3. Submit a 3 page report (as a minimum) on Tasks 1 and 2

a. Your report should include:

i. Apache Installation process.

ii. Screenshots and description of work carried out.



4. Demonstrate your completed tasks to your lab tutor for marking.

Note:

Please visit following websites for further information:

http://www.apache.org

http://php.about.com/od/phpwithmysql/ss/mysql_php.htm

http://www.freewebmasterhelp.com/tutorials/phpmysql

Skills required:

Apache, Linux, MySQL, PHP

Additional Files:

Apache_v1.ppt