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Web Server Courses

Web server courses can help you learn how to configure servers, manage web traffic, implement security measures, and optimize performance. You can build skills in troubleshooting server issues, deploying applications, and understanding HTTP protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Apache, Nginx, and Microsoft IIS, showing how these platforms are used to host websites and applications effectively. You'll also explore concepts such as load balancing and caching to enhance user experience and server efficiency.


Popular Web Server Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Web Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Ubuntu, Application Deployment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, JSON, Semantic Web

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Packt

    Microsoft Windows Server - Hands-On Training Part I

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, User Accounts, Microsoft Windows, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Firewall, Server Administration, Group Policy, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Network Security, File Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of London

    Full-Stack Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JSON, HTML and CSS, Ajax, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Javascript, Web Design, Semantic Web, Usability, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Content, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, Data Structures, Application Frameworks, Network Protocols, Data Ethics, Animations

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Software Installation, Data Validation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    cPanel Web Hosting Management Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, File Management, Control Panels, Web Analytics and SEO, MySQL, Apache, Cloud Hosting, Public Key Infrastructure, User Accounts, Data Security, Encryption, Database Management, Web Servers, Email Automation, System Configuration, PHP (Scripting Language), Server Administration, Performance Tuning, Content Management, Data Storage

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Application Servers, Servers, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Scalability, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Design and Implementation, Web Services, Microservices, File Systems, Debugging, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Becoming a Linux Server Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, Security Controls, Service Management, File Management, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Image Quality, Web Content, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Semantic Web, Cloud Hosting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Build & Deploy PHP Tutorial Sites with Apache Web Server

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, PHP (Scripting Language), Web Development, Development Testing, Web Servers, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Server Side, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Email Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Complete Web Development: HTML, CSS, JS & PHP Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Search Engine Optimization, PHP (Scripting Language), jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, WordPress, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, Restful API, Javascript, Application Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Servers, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Apache & Tomcat Web Application Deployment Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Application Deployment, Apache Tomcat, Apache, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Servers, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development, UI Components, Web Servers, Email Automation, Usability, Development Testing, Interactive Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Analytics and SEO

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular web server courses

  • Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server: Coursera
  • Introduction to Web Development: Microsoft
  • Microsoft Windows Server - Hands-On Training Part I: Packt
  • Full-Stack Web Development: University of London
  • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • cPanel Web Hosting Management Mastery: EDUCBA
  • Network Programming and Client-Server Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Becoming a Linux Server Admin: Packt
  • Introduction to Web Development: University of California, Davis
  • Build & Deploy PHP Tutorial Sites with Apache Web Server: EDUCBA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Web Server

A web server is a system that stores, processes, and delivers web pages to users. It plays a crucial role in the functioning of the internet by responding to requests from clients (usually web browsers) and serving content such as HTML pages, images, and videos. The importance of web servers lies in their ability to facilitate communication between users and websites, ensuring that data is transmitted efficiently and securely. Without web servers, the internet as we know it would not exist, as they are essential for hosting websites and applications.‎

Careers related to web servers are diverse and can include roles such as web developer, system administrator, and DevOps engineer. Web developers focus on creating and maintaining websites, while system administrators manage the server infrastructure that hosts these sites. DevOps engineers bridge the gap between development and operations, ensuring that web applications run smoothly on servers. Additionally, positions like cloud engineer and network engineer also involve working with web servers, especially in environments that utilize cloud computing.‎

There are many online courses available to help you learn about web servers. Some highly recommended options include the Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript Specialization and the End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs Specialization. These courses cover various aspects of web development, including server-side programming and database management, providing a comprehensive learning experience.‎

Yes. You can start learning web server on Coursera for free in two ways:

  1. Preview the first module of many web server courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  2. Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in web server, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

Web server courses typically cover a range of topics, including server setup and configuration, web protocols, security practices, and database integration. You may also learn about programming languages used for server-side development, such as PHP or Python. Advanced courses might explore into cloud computing and containerization technologies, which are increasingly relevant in modern web development. Overall, these courses aim to provide a well-rounded understanding of how web servers operate and how to manage them effectively.‎

For training and upskilling employees in web server management, consider courses like the Microsoft SQL Server Professional Certificate and the AZ-800: Windows Server Hybrid Core Administration Specialization. These programs are designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills to manage and optimize web server environments, making them suitable for workforce development initiatives.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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