Apache means free server in English. This application is used to create a server that is cross-browser and multi-platform (Free BSD, Linux, Mac OS, Windows, etc.). Installing this program is much easier than configuring it.
Necessary
Apache software
Instructions
Step 1
The most complete technical support for operating systems of the Windows family is observed in distributions of versions for Windows 2000 and newer versions. You can download the installation package from the official website, follow this link https://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi. After downloading the site page, go to the Downloading the Apache HTTP Server block, select the Stable Release item and click the link with the release version.
Step 2
After launching the package to be installed, a warning window will appear on the screen - the installation program will notify you of the need to reboot the system. for further work, you need to make changes to the system files. After clicking on the "Yes" button, a scheduled restart of the computer will take place.
Step 3
When the computer is fully loaded, the window of the installed program will appear on the screen again. When asked about choosing a folder for Apache files, it is recommended to agree with the installer, i.e. select drive D. Why is this done? All subsequent additions are already configured for this directory by default. By changing the location of this directory, you will constantly have to change its location in other installation packages.
Step 4
Next, a new window will open (continued installation). Click the Yes and Next buttons alternately. Next, you need to check the box next to I accept the terms in the license agreement and click the Next button.
Step 5
The next window will be a form for entering data, here you need to specify the domain name, server name, mailing address and availability to other users. For example, how to fill in the following fields: Network Domain - server.ru, Server Name - name.server.ru, Administrator's Email Addres - [email protected], For All Users, on Port 80, as a Service - for All Users …
Step 6
In the next window, specify the installation type Typical and click Next. Now you just have to restart your computer and use the Apache server. To check it, open any web browser and enter the following address https:// localhost /. Loading the server page indicates its full performance.
