What is Apache?
The Apache HTTP Server, commonly referred to as Apache, is a web server notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web.
In 2009 it 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. The majority of web servers using Apache run the GNU/Linux OS.
Apache is developed and maintained by an open community of developers under the auspices of the Apache Software Foundation. The application is available for a wide variety of operating systems, including Unix, GNU, FreeBSD, Linux, Solaris, Novell NetWare, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, TPF, and eComStation. Released under the Apache License, Apache is characterized as free and open source software.
Since April 1996 Apache has been the most popular HTTP server on the World Wide Web. As of March 2009, Apache served over 46% of all websites and over 66% of the million busiest. ( More info... )
Apache.org - The Apache Foundation Website
Apache Homepage | Apache HTTP Server Page
Getting Started
- Using Apache and PHP on Mac OS X - Joel Philip.
- Using Apache With Microsoft Windows - Apache Software.
Documentation
- Apache HTTP Server Version 1.3 - Apache Software.
- Apache HTTP Server Version 2.0 - Apache Software.
- Apache HTTP Server Version 2.2 - Apache Software.
Favorite Articles
- Apache .htaccess mod_rewite and mod_alias Rewriting and Redirecting Examples - Ted Pavlic.
- URL Rewriting - Ross Shannon.
Recommended Reading
Apache: The Definitive Guide (3rd Edition)
Updated to cover the changes in Apache's latest release, 2.0, as well as Apache 1.3, this useful guide discusses how to obtain, set up, secure, modify, and troubleshoot the Apache software on both Unix and Windows systems. In addition to covering the installation and configuration of mod_perl and Tomcat, the book examines PHP, Cocoon, and other new technologies that are associated with the Apache web server.
See also: Apache Cookbook, Apache Security
Assorted Articles About Apache Server
- Apache Redirection and URL Rewriting - OddMuse.org.
- Compressing Web Content with mod_gzip and mod_deflate - Stephen Pierzchala.
- .htaccess Files - Ben Edgington.
- .htaccess Generator - Webmaster Toolkit.
- .htpasswd Encryption Tool - 4WebHelp.
- mod_rewrite RewriteRule Generator - Webmaster Toolkit.
- Using User Authentication - Apache Week.