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How To Install Apache on CentOS 7

Install Apache on CentOS 7

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and configuration of Apache on your CentOS 7. For those of you who didn’t know, Apache Web Server is an open-source Web server creation, deployment, and management software. Initially developed by a group of software programmers, it is now maintained by the Apache Software Foundation. Apache HTTP Server is the most popular web server in the world and has been so since April 1996. It played a key role in the growth of the World Wide Web. It is estimated that Apache Server is serving 54.2% of all active websites and 53.3% of the top servers across all domains.

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation Apache web server on a CentOS 7 server.

Prerequisites

  • A server running one of the following operating systems: CentOS 7.
  • It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
  • SSH access to the server (or just open Terminal if you’re on a desktop).
  • A non-root sudo user or access to the root user. We recommend acting as a non-root sudo user, however, as you can harm your system if you’re not careful when acting as the root.

Install Apache on CentOS 7

Step 1. First, let’s start by ensuring your system is up-to-date.

yum clean all
yum -y update

Step 2. Installing Apache on CentOS 7.

We will be installing Apache with yum, which is the default package manager for CentOS 7:

yum install httpd openssl mod_ssl

Once Apache has finished installing, the httpd service will need to be started and enabled so it will run automatically when the server starts:

sudo systemctl restart httpd
sudo systemctl status httpd
sudo systemctl enable httpd

You can verify that Apache is really running by opening your favorite web browser and entering the URL http://your-server's-address. you should get a “Testing 123″ page similar to the image below:

Install Apache on CentOS 7

Step 3. Configure Firewalld for Apache.

Add a new rule to Firewalld:

firewall-cmd --permanent --zone=public --add-service=http

## OR ##

firewall-cmd --permanent --zone=public --add-port=80/tcp

Restart firewalld service:

systemctl restart firewalld.service

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Apache. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing the Apache webserver on CentOS 7 system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official Apache website.

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r00t is a seasoned Linux system administrator with a wealth of experience in the field. Known for his contributions to idroot.us, r00t has authored numerous tutorials and guides, helping users navigate the complexities of Linux systems. His expertise spans across various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian. r00t's work is characterized by his ability to simplify complex concepts, making Linux more accessible to users of all skill levels. His dedication to the Linux community and his commitment to sharing knowledge makes him a respected figure in the field.
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