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| − | + | The '''Apache HTTP Server''', commonly referred to simply as '''Apache''', is a [[W:web server|web server]] notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the [[W:World Wide Web|World Wide Web]]. Apache was the first viable alternative to the [[W:Netscape Communications Corporation|Netscape Communications Corporation]] web server (currently known as [[W:Sun Java System Web Server|Sun Java System Web Server]]), and has since evolved to rival other Unix-based web servers in terms of functionality and performance. | |
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| − | : | + | == Apache versions == |
| − | :Server | + | Version 2 of the Apache server was a substantial re-write of much of the Apache 1.x code, with a strong focus on further modularization and the development of a portability layer, the [[W:Apache Portable Runtime|Apache Portable Runtime]]. The Apache 2.x core has several major enhancements over Apache 1.x. These include [[W:Thread (computer science)|UNIX threading]], better support for non-Unix platforms (such as Microsoft Windows), a new Apache [[W:application programming interface|API]], and [[W:IPv6|IPv6]] support. |
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| − | + | Version 2.2 introduced a new authorization API that allows for more flexibility, with a resulting increase in complexity of configuration. It also features improved cache modules and proxy modules. | |
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| − | + | == See also == | |
| − | + | *[[NGiNX]] | |
| − | + | *[[1 July 2013|OD Move from Apache to NGiNX]] | |
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Latest revision as of 21:48, 1 July 2013
The Apache HTTP Server, commonly referred to simply as Apache, is a web server notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web. Apache was the first viable alternative to the Netscape Communications Corporation web server (currently known as Sun Java System Web Server), and has since evolved to rival other Unix-based web servers in terms of functionality and performance.
Apache versions
Version 2 of the Apache server was a substantial re-write of much of the Apache 1.x code, with a strong focus on further modularization and the development of a portability layer, the Apache Portable Runtime. The Apache 2.x core has several major enhancements over Apache 1.x. These include UNIX threading, better support for non-Unix platforms (such as Microsoft Windows), a new Apache API, and IPv6 support.
Version 2.2 introduced a new authorization API that allows for more flexibility, with a resulting increase in complexity of configuration. It also features improved cache modules and proxy modules.
