* Covers the most up-to-date versions of the technology.

* Teaches subject using real world tutorials.

* Subject is taught in a very concise, no-nonsense fashion, wasting little time on history and other fluff. Book is therefore compact and portable. It gives you just what you need.

* Demystifies what is sometimes thought of as an intimidating subject.

* Covers Apache for Windows, Mac/Unix, and Linux.

* Full book support available online and via e-mail.