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I bought this book to catchup with the open source initiative's webserver, apache. The book clearly explains all the different settings and commands the apache webserver can use ! Both versions (1.3 and 2.0) are covered in good detail.

WebDav

What i missed was a description of the dav_module and dav_fs_module used in version 2.0. The only place it was mentioned was on the quick reference card. WebDAV is used more widely now and the apache foundation has incorporated it in version 2.0. Nothing was mentioned ! A missed chance !

Win32

In the book the installation of apache is covered on both Unix and Win32 platforms. The last one, Win32, is not covered in detail, which i find quite poor for such a detailed book. In some passages the Win32 platform is critisized for its stability and security, not giving a non biased statement of the writers about that platform. Topics like security are very important for sysadmins using apache on the Win32 platform. Hopefully the 4rd edition will cover this subject in more detail !

Overall

A good readible book with lots of detailed descriptions and comments. Unix installation and configuration is detailed, the Win32 platform is not that detailed. Missed webdav module description and configuration. But still it is a good book to have !