Barebones apache install overview
This overview article links to distribution-specific articles on how to install an apache web server with no extras. It's intended only for users who are experienced administrators or who just want a basic web server install with no details on including modules like PHP or customizing apache for their site.
Why "barebones"?
A barebones article is intended for users who just want to get a software package up and running with the default options and no frills. It's best used by either experienced Linux administrators or users needing to get a package installed to satisfy a prerequisite without going through extensive customization. Most users are advised to use the more in-depth tutorials found elsewhere in the Slicehost articles repository so they can better learn the software they are implementing.
For a more comprehensive survey of this topic, check the links in the "Further reading" section at the end of the article.
Contents
The barebones apache installation articles cover the following topics:
- Installing apache
- Adding iptables rules
- Starting and stopping apache
- Starting apache at boot time
- Where to put documents
- Log files
- Configuration files
Distribution links
To access the barebones apache install article that corresponds to the Linux distribution running on your slice, click the appropriate link below:
Ubuntu: Barebones apache install for Ubuntu
Debian: Barebones apache install for Debian
CentOS: Barebones apache install for CentOS
Fedora: Barebones apache install for Fedora
Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Barebones apache install for RHEL
Arch: Barebones apache install for Arch
Gentoo: Barebones apache install for Gentoo
Further reading
There are a number of Slicehost articles on apache, including tutorials and information on configuring virtual hosts and some mods.
You can find a lot of useful information on using apache at the apache web server homepage as well as the apache web server documentation site.
- -- Jered