Apache HTTPD, one of the most popular web servers, is known for its extensibility and versatility, making it an excellent choice for various types of websites.
This guide will walk you through the process of installing Apache HTTPD on CentOS 5.8, a widely-used Linux distribution. This tutorial assumes that you have installed the minimal installation type CentOS 5.8 and have set up your local yum repository. However, if your server has a direct internet connection, you can use the internet CentOS yum repository instead.
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Installing Apache HTTPD
To install Apache HTTPD, you need to run the following command:
[root@centos58 ~]# yum install httpd -y
This command will initiate the installation process. The system will first determine the fastest mirrors to use for the download. It will then resolve dependencies and install the necessary packages. The packages include httpd, apr, apr-util, mailcap, and postgresql-libs.
Example:
[root@centos58 ~]# yum install httpd -y Loaded plugins: fastestmirror Determining fastest mirrors * base: mirror.oscc.org.my * extras: mirror.oscc.org.my * updates: mirror.oscc.org.my base | 1.1 kB 00:00 extras | 2.1 kB 00:00 updates | 1.9 kB 00:00 updates/primary_db | 263 kB 00:01 Setting up Install Process Resolving Dependencies --> Running transaction check ---> Package httpd.i386 0:2.2.3-63.el5.centos.1 set to be updated base/filelists | 3.0 MB 00:28 extras/filelists_db | 212 kB 00:02 updates/filelists_db | 1.1 MB 00:09 --> Processing Dependency: /etc/mime.types for package: httpd --> Processing Dependency: libapr-1.so.0 for package: httpd --> Processing Dependency: libaprutil-1.so.0 for package: httpd --> Running transaction check ---> Package apr.i386 0:1.2.7-11.el5_6.5 set to be updated ---> Package apr-util.i386 0:1.2.7-11.el5_5.2 set to be updated --> Processing Dependency: libpq.so.4 for package: apr-util ---> Package mailcap.noarch 0:2.1.23-1.fc6 set to be updated --> Running transaction check ---> Package postgresql-libs.i386 0:8.1.23-1.el5_7.3 set to be updated --> Finished Dependency Resolution Dependencies Resolved ==================================================================================================== Package Arch Version Repository Size ==================================================================================================== Installing: httpd i386 2.2.3-63.el5.centos.1 updates 1.2 M Installing for dependencies: apr i386 1.2.7-11.el5_6.5 base 124 k apr-util i386 1.2.7-11.el5_5.2 base 80 k mailcap noarch 2.1.23-1.fc6 base 14 k postgresql-libs i386 8.1.23-1.el5_7.3 base 197 k Transaction Summary ==================================================================================================== Install 5 Package(s) Upgrade 0 Package(s) Total download size: 1.6 M Downloading Packages: (1/5): mailcap-2.1.23-1.fc6.noarch.rpm | 14 kB 00:00 (2/5): apr-util-1.2.7-11.el5_5.2.i386.rpm | 80 kB 00:00 (3/5): apr-1.2.7-11.el5_6.5.i386.rpm | 124 kB 00:00 (4/5): postgresql-libs-8.1.23-1.el5_7.3.i386.rpm | 197 kB 00:01 (5/5): httpd-2.2.3-63.el5.centos.1.i386.rpm | 1.2 MB 00:12 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 108 kB/s | 1.6 MB 00:15 Running rpm_check_debug Running Transaction Test Finished Transaction Test Transaction Test Succeeded Running Transaction Installing : apr 1/5 Installing : postgresql-libs 2/5 Installing : mailcap 3/5 Installing : apr-util 4/5 Installing : httpd 5/5 Installed: httpd.i386 0:2.2.3-63.el5.centos.1 Dependency Installed: apr.i386 0:1.2.7-11.el5_6.5 apr-util.i386 0:1.2.7-11.el5_5.2 mailcap.noarch 0:2.1.23-1.fc6 postgresql-libs.i386 0:8.1.23-1.el5_7.3 Complete!
Starting and Stopping the Apache HTTPD Service
After the installation, you can start the Apache HTTPD service using the following command:
[root@centos58 ~]# service httpd start
To stop the service, use this command:
[root@centos58 ~]# service httpd stop
You can check the status of the Apache HTTPD service with this command:
[root@centos58 ~]# service httpd status
Setting Apache HTTPD to Auto-Start at Boot
To ensure that the Apache HTTPD service starts automatically whenever your server boots, run the following command:
[root@centos58 ~]# chkconfig httpd on
This command will set the Apache HTTPD service to start automatically at boot.
Commands Mentioned
- yum install httpd -y – Installs Apache HTTPD
- service httpd start – Starts the Apache HTTPD service
- service httpd stop – Stops the Apache HTTPD service
- service httpd status – Checks the status of the Apache HTTPD service
- chkconfig httpd on – Sets Apache HTTPD to auto-start at boot
Conclusion
Installing Apache HTTPD on CentOS 5.8 is a straightforward process that involves running a few commands. This guide has provided step-by-step instructions to help you install Apache HTTPD, start and stop the service, check its status, and set it to auto-start at boot.
Remember, whether you’re using a dedicated server, a VPS server, cloud hosting, or shared hosting, understanding how to install and manage your web server is crucial for maintaining a successful website.
With this guide, you should now be able to install Apache HTTPD on CentOS 5.8 and manage the service effectively.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Apache HTTPD?
Apache HTTPD is a widely-used and extensibleweb server. It is known for its robustness, flexibility, and many features that make it suitable for a variety of website types.
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What is CentOS?
CentOS is a popular Linux distribution that is used as a reliable platform for many servers. It is community-supported and is a free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
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What is the yum command?
Yum is a package manager for RPM-compatible Linux systems. It is used to install, update, and remove software packages.
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How can I check if Apache HTTPD is running?
You can check if Apache HTTPD is running by using the command ‘service httpd status’. This will display the status of the Apache HTTPD service.
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How can I make Apache HTTPD start automatically at boot?
You can make Apache HTTPD start automatically at boot by using the command ‘chkconfig httpd on’. This sets the Apache HTTPD service to start automatically whenever the server boots.