Reviews for Apache Server for Dummies

1. Missing the CD Disk

   Rated 1 out of 5 stars, December 12th, 2009

   First of all this was in poor condition and not only that the guy did not include the CD that goes with this book.
   He even left his health report as a book marker with all its details from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District,just goes to show how he cared about selling this book.Where is my CD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING SECOND HAND FROM THIS GUY AGAIN.

2. What you need to know

   Rated 3 out of 5 stars, December 12th, 2003

   Let's face it - configuring apache server is hardly the most fun you'll ever have, it's complicated, difficult and dull. This book will tell you what you need to know without making it any more painful than it has to be.

   As far as the reviews which say it's no good for windows, well I've done this on windows and the book was a great help. "Apache is unix only software" - huh? Sorry but it's easy to install and run on windows, it's just a pain to configure (regardless of OS).

3. No good if its Apache on Windows you're interested in

   Rated 1 out of 5 stars, November 12th, 1999

   Printed on the cover of this book is a little splash containing some words saying how this is ideal for webmasters on Windows95 and WindowsNT.

   Well, thats hogwash. In fact I'd say it was dubious in terms of the trades description act. This is a typical dummies book which appears to have been written soley for Unix Users and then had the odd 'side-bar' added to address the odd Windows-specific aspect almost as an afterthought.

   In the introductary text the author states he's assuming the reader is familiar with Unix!

   Very disappointing; if I'd managed to physically see a copy before hand I wouldn't have bought it. Caveat Emptor!

4. Great Book for Beginners and for Review

   Rated 5 out of 5 stars, July 12th, 1999

   This book brings out the ease with which Apache server can be implemented in any setting. It is a great book for beginners. The examples are clear and the text is well written with good step-by-step action. Although we implemented Apache on a Linux (RedHat 6x) in a learning environment (Intranet setting) already consisting of NT, Unix, and Novell servers, this book provided the filler and substance that the on-line Apache documentation couldn't so that we turned up the server before deadline. Our students and instructors now use Apache 1.3.6 to more fully teach web design, web server mechanics, and other web topics better and more fully thanks to the start we got with this book. For instance, the Bare-Bones HTTPD.CONF file (page 72) works and is the foundation for more developed and advanced topics. I recommend this book to beginners, lab technicians who are charged with making the Server work, and those who need a really good overview of the esoteric commands in Apache.

5. Start Here!

   Rated 4 out of 5 stars, May 12rd, 1999

   As of April 1999, this book seems to be the only printed resource which explains the inner-workings of Apache to the true beginner. I spent hours at a local bookstore trying to compare this book to the two other Apache books, O'Reilly's "Apache Difinitive Guide" and IDG's "Apache Server Bible." Granted, I have not fully read the latter two books, but, from intense scrutinization, the "Dummy" book seems to go out of its way to explain concepts that are assumed to be known in the O'reilly and IDG offerings. I recommend familiarizing yourself with Linux and installing it on your machine (don't be afraid - Linux can co-exist with Windows on your HD) before reading this book, as this book focuses on a UNIX-type OS. This is NOT a five-star candidate, someone (like WROX) needs to step up and offer a masterpeice on the best, most popular web server in the world. Until then, start here, and move on to the "Apache Server Bible" for a good reference.