Part I Understanding Oracle HTTP Server

Oracle HTTP Server is the web server component for Oracle Fusion Middleware. It includes several Oracle-provided and third-party modules to extend its basic functionality. It also includes Apache HTTP Server.

This part presents introductory and conceptual information about Oracle HTTP Server. It contains the following chapters:

• Introduction to Oracle HTTP Server

• Understanding Oracle HTTP Server Modules

• Understanding Oracle HTTP Server Management Tools

• Introduction to Oracle HTTP Server
  Oracle HTTP Server is the web server component for Oracle Fusion Middleware, and provides a listener for Oracle WebLogic Server and the framework for hosting static pages, dynamic pages, and applications over the web.
• Understanding Oracle HTTP Server Modules
  Modules extend the basic functionality of Oracle HTTP Server and support integration between Oracle HTTP Server and other Oracle Fusion Middleware components. Oracle HTTP Server uses both Oracle developed modules or “plug-ins” and Apache and third party-developed modules.
• Understanding Oracle HTTP Server Management Tools
  Oracle HTTP Server can be managed using tools such as the Configuration Wizard, Fusion Middleware Control, and WebLogic Scripting tool.