This assignment focuses on setting up a Linux web development environment using Ubuntu. It details the installation and configuration of two virtual machines using VMware Workstation. The assignment covers the installation and setup of the Ubuntu operating system, followed by the configuration of an Apache web server on one VM, accessible from the other. It then proceeds to set up SSH for secure communication between the VMs, including key generation and authentication. The assignment also demonstrates the use of rsync for file backup and synchronization, including examples of local and remote transfers. Finally, it explains how to configure rsync to run automatically using cron jobs for scheduled backups. The solution includes detailed steps, commands, and screenshots to guide the process, covering essential aspects of web server management and system administration.
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