Install Apache2 and Host Your First Website

Apache 2

It is also known as Apache HTTP Server, is an exceptional web server that offers unparalleled freedom and flexibility. It is widely recognized as one of the leading web servers globally, making it the ideal choice for hosting websites.

Whether you are using Linux, Windows, macOS, or any other operating system, it seamlessly integrates and delivers outstanding performance.

With Apache2, you have the power to support a wide range of protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and more. This versatility ensures that your website can cater to diverse user needs and preferences.

Additionally, it excels in handling dynamic content such as PHP, Python, Perl, and other scripting languages. This capability allows you to create dynamic and interactive web experiences for your visitors. What sets Apache2 apart is its extensive collection of modules and extensions.

These invaluable resources empower you to customize the server according to your specific requirements and tasks. Whether you need enhanced security, advanced caching mechanisms, or specialized functionalities, it has got you covered.

How to install?

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System.

Let’s write the installation command:

apt-get install apache2

For centOS, use the command “yum install httpd” (second name for Apache2).

Before installing Apache2, make sure that nginx is not installed on the server!

Now let’s move on to the process of setting up the server.

How to configure correctly?

Go to sFTP at /etc/apache2/sites-available and create a file server_name.conf (the name can be anything) containing the following text with your data:

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName aeza.net # Specify the site domain
ServerAdmin admin@aeza.net # Your email
DocumentRoot /var/www/html # Path to the folder with the site
ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR} /access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

To launch the site, enter the command:

a2ensite server_name.conf //specify the file name of your site

To disable the site, use the following command:

a2dissite server_name.conf //specify the file name of your site

To reboot the following command:

service apache2 reload

Connecting PHP to Apache2

To use php files, install a special package:

apt-get install libapache2-mod-php -y

Restart Apache2:

service apache2 reload

Enabling rewrite (rewriting files)

Without this setting, a significant part of CMS sites may not work.

Let’s write the settings for the .htaccess file:

a2enmod rewrite

Restart Apache2:

service apache2 reload

Enable SSL (encryption protocol)

This is an optional item that increases the credibility of your site.

Let’s enable the SSL encryption module:

a2enmod ssl

Let’s go to sFTP at /etc/apache2/sites-available and create a new config site_name-ssl.conf:

<VirtualHost *:443>        

ServerName aeza.net # Specify the site domain   

      ServerAdmin admin@aeza.net # Your email   

      DocumentRoot /var/www/html # Path to the folder with the site         

         SSLEngine on    

     SSLCertificateFile /path/to/your_domain_name.pem # Path to public certificate   

      SSLCertificateKeyFile /path/to/your_private.key # Path to the private certificate        

ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log    

     CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined </VirtualHost>

Restart Apache2:

service apache2 reload

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