Apache HTTP Server

Apache HTTP Server is a project aimed at building and keeping an open-source HTTP server that works well on modern operating systems like UNIX and Windows NT.

About Apache

So, what’s the deal with Apache? Well, it’s been the top web server on the Internet since April 1996! According to the October 2004 Netcraft Web Server Survey, more than 67% of websites are using Apache. That’s huge! It’s more popular than all other web servers combined.

Why Choose Apache?

The goal of this project is pretty clear: they want to offer a secure, efficient, and flexible server that meets today’s HTTP standards. Plus, it’s a project by the Apache Software Foundation, so you know it has solid backing.

Key Features of Apache2

Here are some cool features of Apache2:

• Core Enhancements:


• The server can run in a hybrid mode for better scalability on Unix systems.


• The build system got an upgrade, making it easier to configure.


• It now supports serving multiple protocols!


• Faster and more stable on platforms like Windows thanks to new modules.


• The module API has improved for better flexibility.


• If your system supports IPv6, you're good to go!


• You can write modules that act as filters for content streaming.


• Error messages can be shown in different languages and customized too!


• A lot of confusing directives have been simplified—thank goodness!


• And there’s full UTF-8 support for filenames on Windows NT systems.

Module Enhancements

• This version includes new modules:




• An interface for SSL/TLS encryption via OpenSSL.


• A module for posting and maintaining web content using DAV specs.


• A compression module saves bandwidth when delivering content.


• A new LDAP database module helps with HTTP Basic Authentication credentials.

The updated proxy module is also way better now—it implements reliable HTTP/1.1 compliance. Plus, auto-indexed directory listings can look cleaner now with HTML tables!

If you're curious about how it all works or want to take a closer look at these features, feel free to check out this link. You’ll find everything you need there!