Web Servers

How to Install Apache on Ubuntu 18.04

March 22, 2019

This guide will help you install the Apache web server on an Ubuntu Linux 18.04 operating system.

Ubuntu 18.04, also known by its codename “Bionic Beaver,” is an LTS (Long-Term Support) release. The Apache Web Server is a software package that turns a computer into an HTTP server. That is, it sends web pages - stored as HTML files - to people on the internet who request them. It is open-source software, which means it can be used and modified freely. Apache is very widely used and is highly customizable through add-on modules.

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How to Install Apache Maven on Debian 9

March 21, 2019

Apache Maven is a project management tool for developing Java applications It resembles other Linux-based project management tools but differs in that it’s designed to provide a comprehensive and easy-to-read status of a project. It also incorporates a POM (Project Object Model) approach, meaning that it uses standardized software libraries and plugins. This tutorial will walk you through how to install Apache Maven on Debian 9.

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How to Install Apache Maven on CentOS 7

March 20, 2019

Apache Maven is a project management tool for developing Java applications designed to provide a comprehensive and easy-to-read status of a project. This guide will walk you through installation on CentOS 7.

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How to Set up & Configure ModSecurity on Apache

March 11, 2019

ModSecurity is an Open-source firewall application for Apache. Learn how to Setup & Configure ModSecurity on Apache (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS).

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Defend Against DoS & DDoS on Apache With mod_evasive

March 5, 2019

The mod_evasive tool is an Apache web services module that helps your server stay running in the event of an attack. Learn How To Protect Against DoS & DDoS with mod_evasive for Apache servers. A detailed tutorial on installing and configuring the security module to mitigate DoS attacks!

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How To Install an FTP Server on CentOS 7 With VSFTPD

February 28, 2019

In this updated Tutorial, learn how to Setup FTP Server with VSFTPD on CentOS 7. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and has been a standard method for transferring files for decades.

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How to Set Up & Install Squid Proxy Server on Ubuntu 18.04

February 15, 2019

Squid is a Linux-based proxy application that can be used for filtering traffic, security, DNS lookups, and to speed up a web server by caching resources. This guide will walk you thru you setting up and installing Squid Proxy on Ubuntu.

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How to Install Nginx Web Server on Ubuntu 18.04

February 11, 2019

Nginx is an open-source server utility designed to work as a reverse proxy, intercepting client requests and routing them to an appropriate server.

Since then, it has grown to include load balancing, anonymizing, and scaling features. It also has features that can handle static resource requests more quickly than Apache, allowing you to balance requests to improve performance and resource usage strategically. This guide will walk you thru you setting up and installing Nginx on Ubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver).

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How to Check CPU Utilization in Linux with Command Line

January 31, 2019

You have probably noticed your Linux OS slowing down, especially when working harder. Understanding CPU processor usage is critical for overall performance measurement.

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How to Start, Stop, or Restart Apache Server on CentOS 7

January 23, 2019

In this SIMPLE Updated Tutorial Learn How to restart, start, & stop Apache web server on the CentOS 7 Linux operating system. Find out how now!

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