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What is the main function of web servers?
Who created the first web server?
Which are the most used web servers on the World Wide Web?
What is the purpose of administering or monitoring devices through a web browser?
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Why can setting up a web server securely be a challenge?
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Study Notes
- Web servers store and process web pages and deliver them to clients using HTTP.
- The first web server was created in 1990 by Tim Berners-Lee.
- Web servers are integral to how we use the internet and are often embedded in common devices.
- Apache and Nginx are the most used web servers on the World Wide Web.
- Google has its own web server called Google Web Server (GWS).
- Web servers can be a piece of software or hardware dedicated to running server software.
- Web servers are used for administering or monitoring devices through a web browser.
- Setting up a web server securely can be a challenge.
- Common mistakes in web server setup can allow for compromise.
- Best practices for web server setup will be reviewed in the module.
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Description
Test your knowledge on web servers with this informative quiz! Learn about the history of web servers, the most popular ones used today, their various uses, and the challenges involved in setting up and securing a web server. This quiz will cover important keywords such as HTTP, Apache, Nginx, Google Web Server, and best practices for web server setup. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced web developer, this quiz will challenge your understanding of web servers.
