RASPBERRY PI COMO SERVIDOR WEB: UN ENFOQUE PRÁCTICO PARA ENTORNOS EDUCATIVOS

Renny Montalvo Armijos; Ana Cristina Guaño Alvarez; Luis Alberto Zabala Aguiar; Perkins Santiago Haro Parra

doi:10.59540/tech.vi5.84

Authors

Renny Montalvo Armijos Instituto Superior Tecnológico Carlos Cisneros
Ana Cristina Guaño Alvarez Instituto Superior Tecnológico Carlos Cisneros
Luis Alberto Zabala Aguiar Instituto Superior Tecnológico Carlos Cisneros
Perkins Santiago Haro Parra Instituto Superior Tecnológico Carlos Cisneros

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59540/tech.vi5.84

Keywords:

Raspberry Pi, web server, Apache, networking, informational web pages

Abstract

This study addresses the implementation of a web server using a Raspberry Pi as a hosting platform for informational web pages. The research focuses on the selection of appropriate hardware and software, system configuration, and the development of an optimized web interface to facilitate access to academic information.

For the implementation, a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with Raspberry Pi OS and Apache as the web server was used. The operating system was configured, network connections were established, and a web interface based on HTML and CSS was developed. Performance tests were conducted to evaluate loading times, stability, and resource consumption.

The results showed that the Raspberry Pi is a viable option for low-cost web servers, with reduced energy consumption and efficient traffic management. During stress tests, the system-maintained stability without interruptions in page loading. Additionally, resource usage analysis revealed that the CPU reached high peaks during periods of high demand, but without significantly affecting the user experience.

The project demonstrates that the Raspberry Pi is an accessible alternative for hosting academic information in institutions with limited resources. Continuous storage monitoring and server configuration optimization are recommended to ensure long-term performance

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