# Module 13. Hacking Web Servers {% embed url="" %} Hacking Web Servers CEH Ilabs walkthrough {% endembed %} Most people think a web server is just hardware, but a web server also includes software applications. In general, a client initiates the communication process through HTTP requests. When a client wants to access any resource such as web pages, photos, or videos, then the client’s browser generates an HTTP request to the web server. Depending on the request, the web server collects the requested information or content from data storage or the application servers and responds to the client’s request with an appropriate HTTP response. If a web server cannot find the requested information, then it generates an error message. Ethical hackers or pen testers use numerous tools and techniques to hack a target web server. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://ceh-practical.cavementech.com/module-13.-hacking-web-servers.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.