Chapter 6. What every administrator should know about web applications

Up to this point you’ve configured and tested the primary components (containers) that make up a web server with sites and web applications for the WebBikez bike shop. Now it’s time for the final steps, placing the web application into those containers.

In some instances it will be as simple as copying the web pages into the folders for the website. In other situations you may be asked to make additional configuration changes for the application or add supporting components. Each situation is unique, but I’ve found that understanding the configuration options always helps me understand the application developer or documentation instructions for the application. In this chapter ...

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