Apache HTTP Server (httpd)

Apache HTTP Server is a battle-tested, modular web server offering extensive configuration flexibility via .htaccess, dynamic module loading, and reliable reverse-proxy capabilities.

When to Use

• Enterprise HTTP Reverse Proxy & Web Serving: Serving dynamic applications and static assets with Apache HTTP Server (httpd).
• PHP & Mod_Security WAF Deployments: Deploying PHP applications (WordPress, Drupal) and Web Application Firewalls (OWASP CRS).
• Fine-Grained Access Control & .htaccess: Delegating directory-level access rules and rewrites to non-root developers.
• Complex URL Rewriting & Reverse Proxying: Utilizing mod_rewrite and mod_proxy for intricate request routing.

Quick Start

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName example.com
    ServerAlias www.example.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html