Specifications
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When conguring Web service, make sure your DNS server is properly congured, and
if you are going to require authentication for your Web service you must congure
an Open Directory or Active Directory server. For more information about conguring
DNS, see Network Services Administration. Also, for more information about conguring
a directory server, see Open Directory Administration.
Key Web Features
Web service consists of the following key components (web technologies), which
provide a exible and scalable server environment.
Apache Web Server Â
WebDAV Â
CGI Support Â
SSL Support Â
Dynamic Content with Server Side Includes (SSI) Â
Blogs and RSS Support Â
Apache Web Server
Apache is an open source HTTP web server that administrators congure using
Server Admin.
Apache has a modular design, and the set of modules enabled by default is adequate
for most uses. Server Admin controls a few optional modules. Experienced Apache
users can add or remove modules and change the server code. For information about
modules, see “Apache Web Module Overview” on page 75.
Apache v2.2 is installed with Mac OS X v10.6. For information about migrating and
preserving Apache v1.3 conguration settings, see “Working with Apache” on page 62.
WebDAV
Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) is especially useful for
updating content on a website. Users who have WebDAV access to the server can
open les, make changes or additions, and save those revisions. On Mac OS X, users
can mount WebDAV volumes and access them seamlessly from the Finder.
For more about using WebDAV for le sharing, see “Using WebDAV to Share Files”
on page 52.
CGI Support
Common Gateway Interface (CGI) scripting provides a means of interaction between
server and clients. For example, CGI scripts let you place an order for a product oered
on a website or submit responses to information requests.