The Web Server Handbook: Build it. Secure it. Scale it. Like a pro.
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The Web Server Handbook is your no-fluff, practical guide to mastering web servers from the ground up. You’ll learn how to set up and configure Apache and Nginx, secure your servers with SSL/TLS, firewalls, and SSH hardening, and serve everything from static websites to dynamic apps and APIs. With step-by-step instructions on performance tuning, caching, and compression, plus guidance on monitoring logs and preventing downtime, this book equips you with the skills to build, secure, and scale servers with confidence.
Description
Web servers are the backbone of the internet — and if you want to master them, this book is your complete, no-fluff guide. Whether you’re a curious beginner setting up your first website or a hands-on professional managing production servers, The Web Server Handbook shows you exactly how to build, secure, and scale web servers that actually work in the real world.
From Apache to Nginx, HTTP to HTTPS, SSL/TLS to firewalls, and static hosting to cloud deployments, you’ll get practical, step-by-step instructions that balance clarity with depth — so you can move from setup to mastery without confusion.
What You’ll Learn
Set up Apache & Nginx — Install and configure the most popular web servers on Linux and Windows.
Secure Your Server — Harden SSH, configure firewalls, and lock down your site with SSL/TLS.
Serve Content Like a Pro — Deliver static websites, dynamic apps, and APIs with confidence.
Optimize for Speed — Use caching, compression, and server tuning for faster performance.
Monitor & Maintain — Read logs, catch errors, set alerts, and prevent downtime before it happens.
No jargon. No fluff. Just real-world web server mastery.
Whether you’re launching a blog, deploying an API, or managing infrastructure at scale — this is the playbook you’ll wish you had from day one.
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