This is the print version of http://www.quackit.com/web_servers/tutorial/Index.cfm
This tutorial discusses web servers and how they fit in with your web development process.
If you've been learning how to create websites via the Quackit tutorials, you will be well on your way to developing websites. You may already be developing websites. This web server tutorial explains some of the benefits of running your website through a web server.
This tutorial is recommended for anyone who is serious about developing websites. It would be great if you have some knowledge of HTML, CSS, and even JavaScript but this is not essential. It's not essential because this tutorial is very high-level. It does not go into technical details - it's purpose is to provide you with an understanding of where web servers fit within a web development/web hosting environment.
Oh, and if you ever wondered where the "http://..." bit comes from when you view a website, read on!
This tutorial consists of the following lessons: