How to install and configure Apache server on Slackware?

To install and configure Apache server on Slackware, follow these steps:

Installation

1. Update Your System:

   sbopkg -i
   

2. Install Apache:

   sbopkg -i apache
   

Configuration

1. Start Apache:

   /etc/rc.d/rc.httpd start
   

2. Enable Apache to Start on Boot:

   chmod +x /etc/rc.d/rc.httpd
   

3. Basic Configuration:

   • Edit the main configuration file:

     nano /etc/httpd/httpd.conf
     

   • Modify settings such as ServerName, DocumentRoot, and Directory directives to suit your needs.

4. Virtual Hosts:

   • To set up virtual hosts, edit or create files in /etc/httpd/sites/.
   • Example configuration for a virtual host:

     <VirtualHost *:80>
         ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
         DocumentRoot /var/www/html/mydomain
         ServerName mydomain.com
         ErrorLog /var/log/httpd/mydomain-error.log
         CustomLog /var/log/httpd/mydomain-access.log combined
     </VirtualHost>
     

5. Restart Apache:

   /etc/rc.d/rc.httpd restart
   

Example Usage

• Accessing the Default Page:
  Open a web browser and navigate to http://your-server-ip-address to see the default Apache welcome page.

Additional Resources

For more advanced configurations and troubleshooting, refer to the official Apache documentation or community forums.

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