Apache Web Server
The Apache HTTP Server is the backbone of countless websites worldwide, known for its incredible flexibility, modular architecture, and rock-solid reliability. However, with that power comes a variety of configuration files, modules, and command-line tools to master.
Whether you are spinning up your first web server, configuring virtual hosts to serve multiple domains, or fine-tuning performance for a high-traffic application, this collection of technical guides is here to help you manage Apache on your Linux operating system with confidence.
Explore the guides below to learn how to:
- Troubleshoot Server Errors: Learn how to read Apache error logs, diagnose failed requests, and fix common misconfigurations quickly.
- Install and Configure: Get Apache up and running on your server and learn the basics of setting up virtual hosts and directory permissions.
- Manage Modules: Leverage Apache’s modular architecture by learning how to enable, disable, and customize features as your application needs evolve.
- Optimize and Secure: Protect your web traffic by configuring SSL/TLS certificates (HTTPS), setting up authentication, and tweaking performance thresholds.
Apache Web Server Articles
This collection of articles provides technical guides for installing, configuring, and managing the Apache web server on Linux operating systems.
Adding a Sender Policy Framework (SPF) Record
Read more: Adding a Sender Policy Framework (SPF) RecordSPF records list authorized email servers for your domain, preventing email spoofing by spammers who mimic your server to deceive recipients and evade spam filters.
Adding Custom RBLs
Read more: Adding Custom RBLsMinimize spam by adding custom RBLs in WHM or Plesk. Learn how to add, enable, and test new remote block lists on your server.
Email Authentication — How to Check SPF Records and DKIM Records
Read more: Email Authentication — How to Check SPF Records and DKIM RecordsKnowing the configuration options used to check SPF records and DKIM records is important for setting up email authentication. Let’s review them in the context of Liquid Web systems.
Enabling DMARC
Read more: Enabling DMARCDMARC (Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) DNS record enhances email security by enforcing DKIM and SPF checks, specifying actions for failed checks.
Enabling SpamAssassin for Spam Filtering
Read more: Enabling SpamAssassin for Spam FilteringReduce inbox spam by enabling SpamAssassin in cPanel or Plesk. Learn how to configure scoring thresholds, auto-delete, blacklists, and more.
Filtering Spam Using RBLs
Read more: Filtering Spam Using RBLsBlock incoming spam at the server level using Remote Block Lists (RBLs). Learn how to enable and configure RBL spam filtering in WHM and Plesk.
How to set up DMARC for your domain
Read more: How to set up DMARC for your domainLearn how to set up DMARC, DKIM, and SPF to ensure that your outgoing email can authenticated and not be spoofed, taking an active role in protecting your online reputation.
RBL Failure: error open resolver
Read more: RBL Failure: error open resolverUsing RBLs helps reduce spam, but a public DNS resolver may block emails. Use a private resolver to fix it.