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Course Name Web Server Concepts
Audience End users who intend to create and host Web sites. 
Course Requirements You need Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above OR Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.78 or above.

Plug-in Requirements
 ØMacromedia Shockwave plug-in for Windows for IE/NN
 ØMacromedia Flash plug-in for Windows for IE/NN

Note: Macromedia Flash plug-in comes built in with IE 5.5 and above and NN 6.x. To download the plug-ins, click on the relevant icon below.
 
Pre-requisites The users should be familiar with Internet basics. 
Course Duration 5.7  hours
Course Objectives The Web Server Concepts WBT acquaints the students with the fundamentals of Web servers. This course teaches the students how to work with a Web server, and plan and implement a Web server. It also teaches the students how to ensure performance and security of the Web server. After completing this course, the student will be able to:
  • Describe a Web server
  • Describe the role of a Web server in a corporate network
  • Describe the working of HyperText Transfer Protocol
  • Work with IP addresses and the Domain Name System
  • Describe how Web servers handle multimedia
  • Plan a Web site strategy
  • Differentiate between types of Web servers
  • Identify the relationship between Web servers and IT platforms
  • Describe the information structure of a corporate network
  • List the software requirements for a Web server
  • Choose among intranet, groupware, and the Internet
  • Identify the effects of the directory structure on a Web server
  • List the directory access protocols
  • Describe the importance of Web server testing
  • List the methods and software used for monitoring Web server performance
  • List the requirements for Web server maintenance
  • List the requirements for enhancing Web server performance
  • List the problems and potential threats to your Web server
  • Identify your security needs
  • Assign access permissions
  • Secure your Web server
  • Identify the methods to ensure secure data transfer
  • Identify the purpose of a firewall
  • List firewall strategies
  • Set up and maintain a firewall
  • List various Internet protocols
  • Describe the functions of Internet protocols
  • Define CGI scripting
  • Describe the way a Web server uses CGI scripting
  • List the technologies for connecting to corporate resources
  • Access corporate resources
 
Course Outline
  1. Getting Started with Web Servers
    1. Understanding Web Servers
    2. Working with Web Server Components
    3. Quiz
  2. Planning and Implementing a Web Server
    1. Planning for a Web Server
    2. Working with Corporate Networks
    3. Implementing a Directory Structure
    4. Quiz
  3. Ensuring Performance and Security
    1. Managing Web Server Performance
    2. Ensuring Web Server Security
    3. Securing Data Transfer
    4. Implementing a Firewall
    5. Quiz
  4. Integrating Web Technologies
    1. Working with Internet Protocols
    2. Implementing CGI Programs and Scripting
    3. Accessing Corporate Resources
    4. Quiz