Tag: Apache HTTP Server

3 Methods of Checking Apache Version

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Liquid Web

Category: Tutorials | Tags: Apache, Apache HTTP Server, Apache Version Check, Apache Versions, Apache2, Check Apache Version, Configuration, How to Check Apache Version, LAMP Stack, PHP, version, Web Server

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In this guide, you will be shown three simple methods to check the version of Apache running on your Linux server. Apache web server is a widely used software that powers many websites. Knowing your Apache version is important for security updates, compatibility, and troubleshooting. By following these methods, you can easily determine your Apache version and stay informed about your web server's software.

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What is Apache?

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Ronald Caldwell | Updated: March 13, 2023

Category: Other | Tags: Apache, Apache HTTP Server, HTTP, LAMP Stack, Web Server

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Apache HTTP Server is a free and open-source hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) web server commonly used on Unix, Linux, and Solaris platforms. Created by American software developer, Robert McCool, it was released in 1995 and quickly obtained a majority hold on the web server market. The primary advantage of Apache is that it is generally free and typically packaged as one-fourth of the LAMP stack.

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