https://github.com/mohamedkhalidlx/webserve-sniff
This project involves setting up an Apache web server on Ubuntu to host a basic webpage, then using Wireshark on Windows to capture and analyze the HTTP traffic. It offers practical experience in web hosting and network protocol analysis.
https://github.com/mohamedkhalidlx/webserve-sniff
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This project involves setting up an Apache web server on Ubuntu to host a basic webpage, then using Wireshark on Windows to capture and analyze the HTTP traffic. It offers practical experience in web hosting and network protocol analysis.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mohamedkhalidlx/webserve-sniff
- Owner: MohamedKhalidLx
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-08-12T04:08:00.000Z (10 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-08-12T04:47:53.000Z (10 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-21T07:08:37.740Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: apache-webserver, apache2, http-server, network-analysis, packet-capture, sniffing, traffic-analysis, ubuntu, ubuntu-server, web-server, wireshark
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- Size: 540 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# **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**
- [Project Overview](#project-overview)
- [Requirements](#requirements)
- [Setup Instructions](#setup-instructions)
- [1. Setting Up Apache Web Server](#1-setting-up-apache-web-server)
- [2. Accessing the Website from Windows](#2-accessing-the-website-from-windows)
- [3. Analyzing HTTP Traffic with Wireshark](#3-analyzing-http-traffic-with-wireshark)
- [Deliverables](#deliverables)
- [Screenshots](#screenshots)
- [Conclusion](#conclusion)
- [Contact](#contact)
## **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**:
```bash
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
```
2. **Install Apache2**:
```bash
sudo apt-get install apache2
```
3. **Start and Enable Apache**:
```bash
sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2
```
4. **Create 'Hello World' HTML Page**:
- Navigate to `/var/www/html/` and create `index.html`:
```bash
cd /var/www/html
sudo nano index.html
```
- Add the following HTML content:
```html
Hello World
Hello World!
```
5. **Verify Server Accessibility**:
- Find the Ubuntu server’s IP using:
```bash
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](https://www.wireshark.org/).
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**:
- 
2. **Wireshark HTTP 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:
- **Name**: Mohamed Khaled Mahmoud Sayed
- **Email**: [email protected]
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.