This manual describes how to install, configure and maintain a Roxen Challenger server in a secure way. It is meant for system administrators and anyone interested in the inner workings of Challenger. The manual consists of the following chapters:

Introduction

This chapter, introducing the concepts.

Installing

How to install Challenger on a Windows or Unix system.

Handling Challenger

Using Challenger's configuration interface.

Virtual Servers

Creating virtual servers using HTTP, HTTPS or FTP.

Configuration examples

Example configurations for some common server types.

Modules

How Challenger's modules work and how to install and configure them.

File systems

Modules that handle files and directories.

RXML tags

Modules that handle RXML tags.

Graphics

Modules that provide graphical capabilities to Challenger.

Proxy

Modules for running Challenger as a proxy server.

Miscellaneous modules

Modules that provide special functionality.

Security considerations

How to avoid potential security hazards.

Scripting

Using Challenger for your own scripting.

Databases

Modules for communicating with SQL databases.

FrontPage

Installing and using MicroSoft FrontPage server extensions.

Upgrading

Upgrading to a newer version.

Third party extensions

Using modules and scripts that are distributed by third parties.

Portability

Running Challenger and scripts based on Challenger on different operating systems.

Reporting bugs

Identifying and report bugs.

Appendix

Available modules.
HTTP response codes.
Migrating to Roxen.