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Apache Server
Apache Server is an open-source HTTP server for various modern desktop and
server operating systems, such as UNIX and Microsoft Windows NT. Apache Server
provides a secure, efficient, and expandable server that provides HTTP services that
comply with the current HTTP standards.
Getting Started With Apache Server
To activate the web server on your workstation, follow the steps below:
1. Become superuser (root) by typing
su and your superuser password.
2. Copy the example configuration file httpd.conf-example to httpd.conf by
typing the following:
cp /etc/apache/httpd.conf-example /etc/apache/httpd.conf
3. Edit the configuration file to customize it for your workstation. For example, you
should set the HTML directory for your workstation.
For more information, refer to the online Apache User’s Guide by following the
“Server Documentation” link from the following web site:
http://www.apache.org/httpd.html
4. Start the web server daemon by typing the following:
/etc/rc3.d/S50apache start
Perl
Perl is a programming (scripting) language available as open-source software. Perl’s
process, file, and text manipulation facilities make it particularly well-suited for
tasks involving quick prototyping, workstation utilities, or software tools.
Getting Started With Perl
Perl is installed on your workstation at:
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