Linux Troubleshooting Bible

Apache Configuration For such a powerful service, Apache configuration is remarkably simple. The main configuration file, that is httpd.conf, controls almost all run time settings. Under Apache 2.0, most external programs are controlled by...

Common Apache UsageAs an alternative to using redhat-config-httpd to configure and control Apache, we recommend that you still edit the httpd.conf file by hand and use command-line instructions to control the Apache httpd service. Table 17-...

Migrating From Apache 1.x to 2.0Those readers who are accustomed to working with Apache 1.x may find the transition to Apache 2.0 somewhat confusing. While the new version is much more robust and secure, there are some changes which you'll ...

Apache 2.0 Tips and TricksOnce you've got Apache up and and it starts running with its default settings, you can begin to tinker. Because Apache is so configurable, it's likely that any two given installations differ greatly. You will learn...

Tweaking Apache for Higher LoadsThe number of simultaneous connections allowed to Apache is defined by the MaxClients directive. By default, Apache on Fedora Core has a compile-time MaxClients hard limit of 256. However, some high-volume si...

Apache TroubleshootingJust as there are many ways to configure Apache, there are many ways in which things can go wrong. Luckily, most errors fall into a few basic categories. Here are some of the common problems that Rackspace sees with so...

Apache ResourcesBecause Apache is the most popular web server on the market, you will find help and insight around every corner. Be sure to check when the information that you are looking at was written and which version of Apache it assume...

SummaryWhen you choose to install and run the Apache web server, you have selected the most popular web server in the world. Apache is robust, highly configurable and, because it's Open Source and evolves so quickly, it is also one of the m...