The Apache module mod_rewrite has long inspired fits of joy because it offers an unparalleled toolset for manipulating URLs. The Definitive Guide to Apache mod_rewrite is the first book to tackle the many nuances of this powerful module. It guides readers through configuration and use for a wide variety of purposes, including basic and conditional rewrites, access control, maintaining virtual hosts, and proxying.

The first book devoted to mastering mod_rewrite, Apache's most powerful (and confusing) module Authored by noted Apache expert and Apache Software Foundation member Rich Bowen, who draws on several years of extensive experience administering the Apache server as well as speaking and writing regularly on the topic Covers all matters pertinent to mod_rewrite: installation and configuration, basic and conditional rewrites, access control, maintaining virtual hosts, and proxying

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Rich Bowen is a world-recognized expert and member of the Apache Software Foundation. He has authored several books on Apache, and regularly contributes to the Apache Server documentation project.

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An Introduction to mod_rewrite.- Regular Expressions.- Installing and Configuring mod_rewrite.- The RewriteRule Directive.- The RewriteCond Directive.- The RewriteMap Directive.- Basic Rewrites.- Conditional Rewrites.- Access Control.- Virtual Hosts.- Proxying.- Debugging.