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WebServe & Sniff: Building and Analyzing an Apache-Hosted Hello World Site

Project Overview

"WebServe & Sniff" is a hands-on project designed to help you understand the basics of setting up an Apache web server on Ubuntu, hosting a simple 'Hello World' webpage, and analyzing the HTTP protocol using Wireshark on a Windows machine. The project focuses on practical implementation and network traffic analysis, providing valuable insights into web server setup and network monitoring.

Table of Contents

Requirements

  • Operating Systems:
    • Ubuntu (for hosting the web server)
    • Windows (for accessing the web server and analyzing traffic)
  • Software:
    • Apache2 (web server software)
    • Wireshark (network protocol analyzer)
  • Network:
    • Both machines must be on the same network.

Setup Instructions

1. Setting Up Apache Web Server

  1. Update Ubuntu Packages: 
    sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
  2. Install Apache2: 
    sudo apt-get install apache2
  3. Start and Enable Apache: 
    sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2
  4. Create 'Hello World' HTML Page:
    • Navigate to /var/www/html/ and create index.html: 
      cd /var/www/html
sudo nano index.html
    • Add the following HTML content: 
      <!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
 <meta charset="UTF-8">
 <meta name="description" content="A simple Hello World example in HTML.">
 <title>Hello World</title>
</head>
  <body>
  <h1>Hello World!</h1>
  </body>
</html>
  5. Verify Server Accessibility:
    • Find the Ubuntu server’s IP using: 
      hostname -I
    • Open a browser on any machine connected to the same network and enter the Ubuntu server's IP address.

2. Accessing the Website from Windows

  1. Find Ubuntu Server’s IP:
    • Use hostname -I to find the IP address.
  2. Connect via Browser:
    • Open a web browser on your Windows machine and enter the IP address. The 'Hello World' page should appear.

3. Analyzing HTTP Traffic with Wireshark

  1. Install Wireshark:
    • Download and install Wireshark from here.
  2. Capture Network Traffic:
    • Start a new capture on the network interface connected to your Ubuntu machine.
    • Access the 'Hello World' page from your Windows browser.
  3. Filter and Analyze HTTP Traffic:
    • Use the http filter to isolate HTTP traffic.
    • Examine the HTTP GET requests and responses.

Deliverables

  • Detailed Report:
    • Steps and resources used for Apache server setup.
    • Insights and analysis from the HTTP traffic captured by Wireshark.
    • Challenges faced and how they were addressed.
  • Screenshots:
    • The 'Hello World' webpage as viewed on Windows.
    • Wireshark capturing and analyzing HTTP traffic.

Screenshots

  1. 'Hello World' Webpage:
    • Hello World Webpage
  2. Wireshark HTTP Analysis:
    • Wireshark Analysis

Conclusion

This project provided hands-on experience with web server setup, website hosting, and HTTP traffic analysis. It enhanced understanding of the HTTP protocol and the importance of network monitoring tools like Wireshark.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, please contact:

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.