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Implement an Apache Web Server with Perl CGI
In this lab, we will install and configure an Apache server and then configure it for Perl and CGI access.
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Challenge
Install the Apache Web Server
Using the appropriate commands, install the Apache web server.
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Explore the Default Configuration
Examine the default Apache configuration file.
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Start and Test the Service, and Access the Default Site
Ensure the default Apache installation is working.
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Install the Appropriate Packages for Enabling Perl on Your Site
Using the appropriate commands, set up and enable Perl. To install
mod_perloutside of the Hands-On Lab environment, you may have to install the epel repo. On a Centos 7 system, this can be done with the following command:yum -y install epel-release -
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Enable the Module Configuration
Enable the module configuration on Apache.
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Create a CGI Directory for Your Scripts
Create the directory to use with CGI.
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Add the CGI Configuration to Apache
Update the Apache configuration for CGI.
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Restart the Apache Server and Test the Perl CGI Script
Test that the CGI setup was successful.
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