Web Servers

There are many reasons why you should know the CentOS version you are running. For example, if you are troubleshooting a problem, you will want to know. Also, it's useful to ensure your Linux operating system is up-to-date. Outdated software can cause serious security risks and vulnerabilities. In this guide, discover 4 different options on how to check CentOS version in Linux.

CentOS 7.6 is a minor update and was published in December 2018. It includes various minor updates and changes, including support for newer software and technology. This guide will walk you through upgrading and updating the current version to the latest CentOS release.

This guide will help you install the Apache web server on an Ubuntu Linux 18.04 operating system.

Ubuntu 18.04, also known by its codename “Bionic Beaver,” is an LTS (Long-Term Support) release. The Apache Web Server is a software package that turns a computer into an HTTP server. That is, it sends web pages - stored as HTML files - to people on the internet who request them. It is open-source software, which means it can be used and modified freely. Apache is very widely used and is highly customizable through add-on modules.

Apache Maven is a project management tool for developing Java applications It resembles other Linux-based project management tools but differs in that it’s designed to provide a comprehensive and easy-to-read status of a project. It also incorporates a POM (Project Object Model) approach, meaning that it uses standardized software libraries and plugins. This tutorial will walk you through how to install Apache Maven on Debian 9.

Apache Maven is a project management tool for developing Java applications designed to provide a comprehensive and easy-to-read status of a project. This guide will walk you through installation on CentOS 7.

ModSecurity is an Open-source firewall application for Apache. Learn how to Setup & Configure ModSecurity on Apache (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS).

The mod_evasive tool is an Apache web services module that helps your server stay running in the event of an attack. Learn How To Protect Against DoS & DDoS with mod_evasive for Apache servers. A detailed tutorial on installing and configuring the security module to mitigate DoS attacks!

In this updated Tutorial, learn how to Setup FTP Server with VSFTPD on CentOS 7. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and has been a standard method for transferring files for decades.

Squid is a Linux-based proxy application that can be used for filtering traffic, security, DNS lookups, and to speed up a web server by caching resources. This guide will walk you thru you setting up and installing Squid Proxy on Ubuntu.

Nginx is an open-source server utility designed to work as a reverse proxy, intercepting client requests and routing them to an appropriate server.

Since then, it has grown to include load balancing, anonymizing, and scaling features. It also has features that can handle static resource requests more quickly than Apache, allowing you to balance requests to improve performance and resource usage strategically. This guide will walk you thru you setting up and installing Nginx on Ubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver).