The Apache Http Server, commonly referred to simply as Apache.

Apache is a web – server notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web and in 2009 became the first web server to surpass the 100 million web site milestone.

Apache was the first viable alternative to the Netscape Communications Corporation web server (currently known as Sun Java System Web Server), and has since evolved to rival other Unix- based web servers in terms of functionality and performance.

Apache is developed and maintained by an open community of developers under the auspices of the Apache Software Foundation. Apache is characterized as free software and open source software.

Downloading Apache 2.2.11

Web Site for Apache 2.2.XX downloading setup file – http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi

(Download all the appropriate setup files and save then to a folder on the hard disk.)

Installing Apache

Run the setup file of Apache and click Next

Click Next and the Apache License screen will be show.

Click Next and a screen will be displayed which contains information that should be read prior the install process starting.

Click Next and choose ‘Typical’ as the type of setup.

Network Domain – any name can be given

Server Name – any name can be given

Administrator’s Email Address – should be a valid email address

(If apache server fails, then Apache sends a mail to the Administrators email address)

Ensure that the – For All Users, on Port 80, as a service – Recommended – Radio Button is Selected

The Path to the folder where Apache will be installed is displayed. Change this if you wish. Then Click Next.

The Apache installation process begins.

The installation completes

The Apache control icon will be displayed in the Window’s task bar. Its the first icon in the image below, with the tiny green triangle.

To Restart Apache any time you need to simply double click this icon and from the Apache service monitor select ‘Restart’

Testing Apache

Open any Browser and type http://127.0.0.1 in its address bar.

The pages shown in the diagram below shold be displayed in the Browser window. Apache has been successfully installed

Apache is ready for use