Implement an Apache Web Server with Perl CGI

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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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Lab Info

Level

Intermediate

Last updated

Jul 25, 2025

Duration

1h 0m

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_perl outside 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
```
Challenge

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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