Apache HTTP Server
FREEVenerable web server powering websites since the early internet
► Host multiple client sites with per-directory configuration
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PROS & CONS
STRENGTHS
- Highly modular with a vast library of official and third-party modules for extending core functionality.
- Proven stability and reliability from decades of development, making it suitable for critical production environments.
- Open source with permissive licensing, allowing free use, modification, and distribution without restrictive fees.
WEAKNESSES
- −Configuration can be complex and verbose compared to newer servers, requiring deeper administrative knowledge.
- −Lacks built-in, modern features like advanced load balancing, which often requires additional modules or software.
KEY FEATURES
Module System
Extend functionality with modules for rewriting, compression, and more
.htaccess
Directory-level configuration without server restart
Virtual Hosts
Host multiple websites on single server with name-based routing
mod_rewrite
Powerful URL rewriting and redirection engine
WHO IS Apache HTTP Server BEST FOR?
Shared hosting
Host multiple client sites with per-directory configuration
PHP applications
Run WordPress, Laravel, and other PHP frameworks
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DOSSIER
- COMPANY
- Apache HTTP Server
- HQ
- Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA
- FOUNDED
- 1995
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