Apache: Guide definitely shows Apache administrators how to do their work, detailing the server through version 1.3. The author - one of them members of the Apache development team - begin with a discussion of what an academic Web servers do before walking the reader through the process of installing Apache. Installation gets much attention - readers find out, step by step, how to create a Web site (or several) under Apache, and how to make your Web site's security and other preferences properly. This book also provides in-depth discussion on certain aspects of Apache operation, including MIME handling, Common Gateway Interface (CGI), and security features such as authentication and caching. For the programmers in the crowd, this book documents the Apache API with a discussion about the pool of resources and their allocation, plus a full API reference.