Module 1: Introduction to Apache Tomcat

• 1.1 What is Apache Tomcat?
• 1.2 Tomcat architecture and components
• 1.3 Java Servlet and JSP overview
• 1.4 Apache Tomcat 10.x – What’s new?
• 1.5 Tomcat system requirements

Module 2: Tomcat Installation and Configuration

• 2.1 Downloading and Installing Tomcat 10.x
• 2.2 Configuring Tomcat for optimal performance
• 2.3 Setting up environment variables (JAVA_HOME, CATALINA_HOME)
• 2.4 Securing Tomcat: SSL Configuration and Manager App
• 2.5 Configuring virtual hosts in Tomcat
• 2.6 Load Balancing and Clustering in Tomcat

Module 3: Advanced Tomcat Administration

• 3.1 Managing and deploying web applications
• 3.2 Monitoring Tomcat performance
• 3.3 Troubleshooting and logging
• 3.4 JVM tuning and memory management

Module 4: Integration of Apache Web Server with Tomcat

• 4.1 Introduction to Apache Web Server
• 4.2 Apache HTTP Server installation and configuration
• 4.3 Using mod_jk and mod_proxy to integrate Apache and Tomcat
• 4.4 Configuring reverse proxy with Apache and Tomcat
• 4.5 Securing the connection between Apache and Tomcat

Module 5: Tomcat Security and Best Practices

• 5.1 Security Manager configuration
• 5.2 Configuring roles and user authentication in Tomcat
• 5.3 Secure deployment of applications
• 5.4 Preventing common attacks (e.g., XSS, CSRF)
• 5.5 Implementing firewalls and advanced security features

Module 6: Performance Tuning and Optimization

• 6.1 Optimizing Tomcat memory settings
• 6.2 Thread pool configuration for optimal performance
• 6.3 Tuning Tomcat for high traffic environments
• 6.4 Monitoring tools and techniques
• 6.5 Caching strategies and session management optimization

Module 7: Job Assistance

• 7.1 Building a strong resume for a Tomcat Administrator role
• 7.2 Key skills to highlight for Apache Tomcat and web server roles
• 7.3 How to prepare for technical job interviews
• 7.4 Mock interviews with common questions and answers
• 7.5 Telephonic interview techniques and tips
• 7.6 Creating a career growth plan in web server administration

Module 8: Practical Labs and Real-World Projects

• 8.1 Hands-on installation of Tomcat and Apache HTTP Server
• 8.2 Configuring a fully secure and optimized Tomcat environment
• 8.3 Real-world project: Deploying a high-availability web application
• 8.4 Troubleshooting and debugging common Tomcat and Apache issues
• 8.5 Performance monitoring and optimization exercises

Advanced Apache Web Server Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Apache HTTP Server

• 1.1 What is Apache Web Server?
• 1.2 History and evolution of Apache HTTP Server
• 1.3 Apache architecture and components
• 1.4 Use cases for Apache HTTP Server in enterprise environments
• 1.5 Comparing Apache with other web servers (e.g., Nginx, IIS)

Module 2: Apache HTTP Server Installation

• 2.1 Apache installation on Linux/Unix and Windows
• 2.2 Configuring environment variables for Apache
• 2.3 Managing Apache services and processes
• 2.4 Testing the Apache installation
• 2.5 Basic Apache commands and usage

Module 3: Apache Configuration

• 3.1 Understanding Apache configuration files (httpd.conf)
• 3.2 Virtual hosts: Configuring multiple websites on a single server
• 3.3 Apache Modules: Installation and configuration (mod_ssl, mod_rewrite, mod_proxy)
• 3.4 Handling different protocols: HTTP vs. HTTPS
• 3.5 Working with .htaccess for URL rewriting, permissions, and access control

Module 4: Apache Web Server Security

• 4.1 Securing Apache Web Server: Best practices
• 4.2 SSL/TLS setup and configuring HTTPS
• 4.3 User authentication and access control
• 4.4 Securing Apache with ModSecurity and fail2ban
• 4.5 Preventing common vulnerabilities: XSS, CSRF, and brute force attacks
• 4.6 Implementing firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS)

Module 5: Apache Performance Tuning and Optimization

• 5.1 Monitoring Apache performance with logs and monitoring tools
• 5.2 Optimizing Apache for high traffic
• 5.3 Load balancing using mod_proxy and mod_jk
• 5.4 Caching techniques: mod_cache, Varnish integration
• 5.5 Optimizing memory usage and thread pools
• 5.6 Scaling Apache for enterprise environments

Module 6: Troubleshooting Apache Web Server

• 6.1 Understanding and analyzing Apache logs
• 6.2 Debugging common Apache errors (403, 404, 500, etc.)
• 6.3 Troubleshooting Apache performance issues
• 6.4 Configuring error handling and custom error pages
• 6.5 Using tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, and netstat for debugging

Module 7: Integrating Apache with Other Technologies

• 7.1 Integrating Apache with PHP, Python, and Ruby (mod_php, mod_wsgi)
• 7.2 Working with databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB
• 7.3 Apache integration with Tomcat and other Java application servers (mod_jk)
• 7.4 Setting up a reverse proxy with Apache
• 7.5 Using Apache as a load balancer with HAProxy or Nginx

Module 8: Job Assistance

• 8.1 Building a professional resume for web server administration roles
• 8.2 Key skills to highlight for Apache Web Server roles
• 8.3 Mock technical interviews with real-world scenarios
• 8.4 Preparing for telephonic and technical interviews
• 8.5 Crafting a personal career plan in web server administration

Module 9: Practical Labs and Real-World Projects

• 9.1 Installing and configuring a secure, optimized Apache Web Server
• 9.2 Deploying multiple websites using virtual hosts
• 9.3 Configuring SSL certificates and HTTPS for a real-world application
• 9.4 Building a load-balanced and clustered web infrastructure
• 9.5 Debugging and troubleshooting real-world issues in an Apache server environment