What is Apache HTTP Server?

The website The Apache Software Foundation (2013) noted that the Apache HTTP Server is a very popular open-source software. This software is how web developers display websites on the internet. Ever since the Apache HTTP Sever made it debut in 1999, the software quickly became one of the most popular web servers on the web (Module for Hosting, 2013). The website Web Developer Notes (2013) noted that currently the Apache HTTP Server is the most popular web server on the internet today. According 60% of web developers use an Apache HTTP Server on their websites (Web Developer Notes, 2013).

But why is the Apache HTTP Server is so popular and what are the benefits of the Apache HTTP Server? One of the reasons why the Apache HTTP Server is that the web server can be run on different operating system. The Apache HTTP Server can be run on Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, FreeBSD, Solaris, OS/2, and Novell NetWare (Module for Hosting, 2013). This website will focus on the Windows operating system. You can view the requirements for running the Apache HTTP Server on a Windows Operating System under the Operating System link.

Another reason why the Apache HTTP Server is popular is because of the features and capabilities often to web developers. The Apache HTTP Server often a large list of features and capabilities. You can view these features and capabilities that Apache HTTP Server has to often under the Features link.

Another reason why the Apache HTTP Server is popular is because the web server is easy and fast to install. The Apache HTTP Server is under a free license (Web Developer Notes, 2013). This means the web server is free to download (Web Developer Notes, 2013). Under the Installment link, you can found the link to download the Apache HTTP Server. This link will also explain step by step directions for installing the Apache HTTP Server. This process will take around 30 minutes.