Apache HTTP Server

Welcome to Apache

The Apache HTTP Server Project is an open-source software project that aims to create a robust, performant, and secure HTTP server. It is a highly flexible and modular server that is widely used for serving web content across the internet.

Originally developed by the Apache Software Foundation, it has been a cornerstone of the web since its inception.

Key Features

• Reliability

  Proven stability and uptime.

• Extensibility

  Modular design with numerous modules.

• Security

  Constant updates and security patches.

• Performance

  Optimized for high traffic loads.

• Cross-Platform

  Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and more.

• Dynamic Content

  Supports various scripting languages.

Getting Started

Apache is typically configured using text files. The main configuration file is usually named httpd.conf or apache2.conf, depending on your operating system.

A basic configuration snippet might look like this:

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin webmaster@example.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html
    ServerName example.com
    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>
            

This example sets up a virtual host to serve content from /var/www/html for the domain example.com.

Community & Resources

Apache boasts a large and active community. For more information, documentation, and support, please visit the official Apache HTTP Server website.

Official Apache HTTP Server Project