PART I I. mod_perl Administration The first part of this book is about mod_perl administration. Here you’ll find every- thing you need to do to get mod_perl running, from installation to configuration to the nuances of programming in a mod_perl environment. Chapter 1, Introducing CGI and mod_perl, is an introduction to mod_perl and how it works within the Apache framework. Chapter 2, Getting Started Fast, is a whirlwind description of how to get started with mod_perl quickly. Most programmers aren’t satisfied just reading a book; they want to start programming right away. This chapter helps you build a working mod_perl environment with minimal fuss. Chapter 3, Installing mod_perl, contains everything we left out of Chapter 2. Chapter 4, mod_perl Configuration, is about how to configure mod_perl for your specific needs. Chapter 5, Web Server Control, Monitoring, Upgrade, and Maintenance, covers how to run a mod_perl-enabled server and keep it running