Course Outlines
University of Winnipeg Continuing Education
DIT 31001 Web Development Level 1: Apache (Introduction)
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DIT 31001 Web Development Level 1: Apache Apache is a free open-source HTTP server software package developed and provided by the Apache Software Foundation. Apache has been the most popular web server on the Internet since April 1996 and runs on nearly every operating system available, including Linux, Windows, Mac OS X and many more. Apache's robustness, features, stability and freely-available source code has shaped the Internet and the World Wide Web into how we know it today. Students will learn how to utilize the Apache server technology to implement and maintain enterprise-class web sites. |
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18:00 - 21:00 (24 hours total) |
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Cost: |
$500 |
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Instructor: |
Len Goldenstein |
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Resources: |
Apache - The Definitive Guide 3rd Edition Ben Laurie Peter Laurie O'Reilly Media, Inc. ISBN: 0-596-00203-3 |
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Monster.ca job search. |
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Additional Information: |
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Register Now: |
Seating is limited. Call The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Front Desk to register: (204) 982-6633. |
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Location and Hours: |
University of Winnipeg
Division of Continuing Education Buhler Centre: 460 Portage Avenue (Google Map) Winnipeg, MB Canada R3C 0E8 Phone: (204) 982-6633 For more information, including floor plans and classroom locations, please visit the Location and Hours page on dce.UWinnipegCourses.ca. |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will have an understanding of and experience with:- Uses and benefits of the Apache HTTP server
- Installation and configuration of the Apache HTTP server
- Apache's security & logging features
- Hosting multiple web sites on a single server
- User authentication
- Enabling Apache to serve dynamic content
- SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) enablement
- Extending functionality with Apache modules
- Advanced Apache features
Prerequisites
The following or equivalent is required before taking this course:
- 31000 Web Design Level 4: XHTML (Advanced)
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This course will build on the basics already introduced by teaching how to use XHTML 1.0 Strict markup with Cascading Style Sheets to create Web pages that are faster and easier to create, maintain, and implement across a wider variety of user agents. CSS for layout and XHTML for markup will be explored.
- Learn more about the Web Design Level 4: XHTML (Advanced) course.
Course Format
The course will be based on lectures and hands-on demonstrations.
Student Deliverables and Evaluation
- Written quizzes: Classes 2 - 7
- 5% per quiz - 30% total mark
- Mid-course lab assignment: Class 3
- 20% total mark
- Installing & configuring Apache with virtual hosting support Due start of class 5
- Final lab assignment: Class 6
- 20% total mark
- Configuring SSI dynamic elements, authentication and SSL Due start of class 8
- Final exam
- 30% total mark
Topic Outline
Course Schedule- Class 1 - Introduction to Apache and web server concepts
- Overview of Apache
- Overview of HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol)
- Installing Apache
- Reading assignment:
- Chapter 1 - Getting Started
- Class 2 - Basic Apache configuration and security
- Basic Configuration
- Basic Security
- Adding content to the web server
- Reading assignment:
- Chapter 2 - Configuring Apache: The First Steps
- Chapter 3 - Toward a Real Web Site
- Class 3 - Virtual hosting of multiple websites
- The role of DNS (Domain Name System)
- Virtual Hosts
- Redirection
- Reading assignment:
- Chapter 4 - Virtual HostsPage 168 - Redirect Directive
- http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.2/vhosts/ - Apache Virtual Host Documentation
- Mid-course lab assigned
- Class 4 - User authentication and logging
- User authentication
- Server logging & analysis
- Reading assignment:
- Chapters 5 - Authentication
- Chapter 10 - Logging
- Class 5 - Dynamic content with Server Side Includes
- Dynamic content with SSI - Server Side Includes
- Reading assignment:
- Chapter 14 - Server-Side Includes
- Mid-course lab due
- Class 6 - Website verification and security with SSL
- Creating an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) web site
- Reading assignment:
- Chapter 11 - Security
- http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.2/ssl/ - Apache SSL/TLS Encryption
- Final lab assigned
- Class 7 - Adding new functionality to Apache with modules
- Installing new Apache modules
- Configuring Apache for CGI & PHP
- Reading assignment:
- Chapters 15 - PHP
- Chapter 16 - CGI and Perl
- Class 8 - Final class
- Advanced configuration
- Final thoughts
- Reading assignment:
- Chapter 6 - Content Description and Modification
- Chapter 7 - Indexing
- Chapter 8 - Redirection
- Chapter 9 - Proxying
- Final lab due
- Final exam
Grades:
Letter Graded Courses:
A+ = 96 - 100% Outstanding A = 91 - 95% A- = 83 - 90% Very Good B+ = 75 - 82% B = 70 - 74% Average C+ = 66 - 69% C = 57 - 65% Pass D = 50 - 56% F = Failure VW = Voluntary Withdrawal
Pass/Fail Courses:
P = Pass F = Failure I = Incomplete VW = Voluntary Withdrawal
Audited Courses:
CP = Certificate of Participation (based on >75% attendance) NCP = No Certificate of Participation (based on <75% attendance)
Note: Final percentages containing a half-point will be rounded up to the next full point (e.g., 69.5 would be rounded up to 70), and then converted to the letter grade (i.e., from C+ to B).
Late Assignments
Unless otherwise stated, late assignments are penalized 10% per calendar day. No assignments will be accepted more than 2 days late without permission.
Quizzes
Quizzes may be given during classes and could be time limited. They may be fill in the blank, short answer, code, or multiple choice and may be given online, verbally, or on paper. Missed quizzes cannot be made up if absent or if you are late for class.
Attendance
While class attendance may not be taken for marks, your attendance is required for each class to participate in quizzes, homework, and assignments.
Considerations
Please consider turning off any cell phones and pagers while in lectures or seminars. If you need to be available (on call for work, for example) please set your cell/pager to vibrate. Also, please remember that checking email, typing instant messages, or surfing the Web may be distracting to others.
A Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating
The Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers defines plagiarism as:
the act of using another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source.
Copying words or ideas from any source, including another student, constitutes academic 'theft', and may result in loss of marks for the assignment, loss of marks for the entire course, or even expulsion. The same penalties will result if a student is found guilty of cheating or contributing to cheating on any test, exam or assignment.
Students should familiarize themselves with University of Winnipeg policy concerning plagiarism and academic honesty.
Other Plagiarism Resources
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Course Outlines - University of Winnipeg Continuing Education - Web Development Diploma - [ DIT 31001 Web Development Level 1: Apache (Introduction) ] -
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