If no DirectoryIndex (normally configured as index.html, index.htm, index.php, welcome.html) present in a directory, and if mod_autoindex is enabled (which by default is normally enabled), Apache would list the directory contents, as the following;
While useful for some cases, you would want to disable this feature (perhaps for security reason). There are few ways to do this.
A reverse proxy server acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers. It provides an additional layer of abstraction and control to ensure the …
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Caching, when properly configured, can instruct user's browsers to locally store and reuse previously fetched resources. This ensures faster page loads for returning users, as their browsers can retrieve …
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Managing bandwidth is crucial for servers, especially when multiple clients download large files simultaneously. By controlling the speed or throttling download speeds, you can provide a balanced and efficient …
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Hotlinking, often referred to as bandwidth theft, happens when other websites directly link to images or other media files hosted on your server. This can lead to increased server …
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Apache server response headers are an essential part of HTTP communication between the server and client. They provide information about the server, the resources being accessed, and additional metadata …
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The HyperText Transfer Protocol version 2 (HTTP/2) is a significant improvement over its predecessor, HTTP/1.1. With features like multiplexing, header compression, and server push, HTTP/2 offers faster web page …
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HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) is a web security policy that enforces web browsers and other user agents to interact with websites solely over HTTPS. By ensuring connections are …
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A reverse proxy server acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers. It provides an additional layer of abstraction and control to ensure the …
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Caching, when properly configured, can instruct user's browsers to locally store and reuse previously fetched resources. This ensures faster page loads for returning users, as their browsers can retrieve …
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