Apache HTTP Server

My notes on Apache's HTTP Server.

• Apache HTTP Server - http://httpd.apache.org/
  • http://httpd.apache.org/docs/ - Doc's for Apache HTTP Server.
  • http:/httpd.apache.org/docs/windows.html - Windows install notes.
  • http://httpd.apache.org/docs/misc/FAQ.html - FAQ for HTTP Server questions and errors.

My Windows Install Notes for Developer's localhost:80

Version 1.3.22 Install Steps:

• Download an run - apache_1.3.22-win32-x86.msi (Win2000 & ME)
  Note:  There is a link above for Windows install instructions.  Win 95,98 and other platforms are addressed.
• Server Information Screen
  • Network Domain: 127.0.0.1
  • Server Name: 127.0.0.1
  • Administrator's Email Address: <your email address>
  • Check - run as a service for all users.
• Check - Complete
• Use the default install folder (ex: C:\Program Files\Apache Group\).
• Install process will load files and end with a screen: Installation Wizard Completed.
• Reboot - so that the service will start.
• Test your install:
  • Launch a browser.
  • Goto local loop back domain - URL:  http://127.0.0.1
  • If that works try the virtual domain for 127.0.0.1 - URL:  http://localhost 
  • Also try the above specifying the port:
    http://127.0.0.1:80 or http://localhost:80
    This may come in handy if you run more than one http server and configure use different ports.
  • YOUR FINISHED !

• netstat -a   - This DOS command will show a list of ports that have servers listening.  Make sure port "80" is not being used.
• To manually start the Apache web server click on Start, Programs, Apache Http Server, Control Apache Server, Start.
• If the above doesn't work open up the error.log file found at:
  C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache\logs\error.log
  Open this file and look at the error.  Now go to the FAQ link at the top of this page and look for the error & possible resolution.
• I've had problems with VPN's and Firewalls.

• VPN (Aventail Connect )
  • Version 3.x - At the FAQ link above is a note & link to Aventail's Knowledge Base Article 00586 which describes how to add Apache.exe to the "Connect Exclusion List".
    • Load Aventail
    • Right click on the Aventail Connect Icon.  Choose "Configuration Tool"
    • Choose the Advanced tab
    • Under "Applications to Secure", click on "Secure all applications except listed"
    • Choose "Modify List"
    • Click "Add" and browse to: C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache\Apache.exe
    • Choose File, Save
    • Choose File, Make Active.
    • If you use more than one profile you may need to do these steps to others.
  • Version 4.x - This is my notes.
    • Load Aventail.
    • Right click on the Aventail Connect Icon.  Choose "Configuration Tool"
    • Click on the "Internet" network Icon.  You will then see 2 tabs: Extranets & My Computer.
    • Click on the "My Computer" tab.
    • Click "Add" and browse to: C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache\Apache.exe
    • Choose File, Save
    • Choose File, Make Active.
    • If you use more than one profile you may need to do these steps to others.