Apache HTTP Server Articles

Apache HTTPD ProjectThe Apache HTTP Server, commonly referred to simply as Apache, is a web server notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web. Apache was the first viable alternative to the Netscape Communications Corporation web server (currently known as Sun Java System Web Server), and has since evolved to rival other Unix-based web servers in terms of functionality and performance.

.htaccess mod_rewrite rewrite examples

A hit-list of some of my favorite mod_rewrite code snippets for .htaccess files

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Friday, May 9, 2008 / comments

Mod_Security .htaccess tricks

ModSecurity.comMod_Security rivals Mod_Rewrite in the amount of features it provides. I decided to go ahead and post what I learned about it today, even though its tough to give away such awesome htaccess and apache tricks.. Learn how to control spam once and for all, conditionally log/deny/allow/redirect requests based on IP, username, etc.. Mod_Security is so fine!

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 / 2 comments

Blocking Bad Bots and Scrapers with .htaccess

Bad Robot!Want to block a bad robot or web scraper using .htaccess files? Here are 2 methods that illustrate blocking 436 various user-agents.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008 / 5 comments

Fresh .htaccess Examples: Cookies, Variables, Custom Headers

Cookie Manipulation in .htaccess with RewriteRuleFresh .htaccess code for you! Check out the Cookie Manipulation and environment variable usage with mod_rewrite! I also included a couple Mod_Security .htaccess examples. Enjoy!

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Saturday, March 29, 2008 / 1 comment

AskApache Password Protection, For WordPress

AskApache Password Protect ScreenShot 1AskApache Password Protect adds some serious password protection to your WordPress Blog. Not only does it protect your wp-admin directory, but also your wp-includes, wp-content, plugins, etc. plugins as well. Imagine a HUGE brick wall protecting your frail .php scripts from the endless attacks of automated web robots and password-guessing exploit-serving scripts.

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Saturday, March 29, 2008 / 63 comments

PHP Sessions/Cookies On The Fly

Multiple Web Technologies for dynamic php session controlThis article shows how to save and modify php session data, cookies, do anything really… without using ajax or iframes or forcing the user make a request.

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Friday, March 28, 2008 / 1 comment

Advanced HTTP Redirection

HTTP Redirection Status Codes, 300Learn about the 7 different HTTP response codes specifically reserved for redirection. 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, and 307.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2008 / comments

Speed Tips: Add Cache-Control Headers

Cache-Control Headers OnUsing Cache-Control headers you can specify which types of proxies can cache certain content, and how long files should be cached.

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Monday, March 10, 2008 / 2 comments

Skeleton .htaccess file for Powweb Hosting

Powweb Web HostingIf you have a Powweb Webhosting account, you will appreciate this simple skeleton .htaccess file for use on their systems.

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Monday, February 11, 2008 / comments

Log all .htaccess/.htpasswd logins

htaccess htpasswd with phpLearn how to log and debug usernames and passwords used to login to a htaccess basic authorization protected website using php. This article is BOSS and will show you how to fully take control of this aspect of security using php and .htaccess, I don’t believe you will find instructions to do this anywhere else on the net.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 / comments
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