If that is the case, you should read the list of changes, which is linked from the download area at, for any changes regarding the installation or configuration process, which makes up the bulk of this chapter.Īlthough it is unlikely that any installation instructions will change between minor version updates, you should get in the habit of always checking the changelog of software that you install and maintain. It is possible that by the time you purchase this book, the minor version number will have changed, to 2.0.59 or beyond. Minor releases do not follow a set release schedule when enhancements or fixes are added to the code and thoroughly tested, the Apache Software Foundation releases a new version with a new minor version number. The Apache Software Foundation uses minor release numbers for updates containing security enhancements or bug fixes. The installation instructions in this chapter refer to Apache HTTPD server version 2.0.58, which is the current production version of the software. Where Apache log and configuration files are stored.How to make configuration changes to Apache.

In this second of three installation-related chapters, you will install the Apache web server and familiarize yourself with its main components, including log and configuration files.

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