Frequenty Asked Questions - Dedicated Servers - Apache

Q: What is the standard version of Apache that Zubrcom provides for the customers with dedicated servers? Are there any extensions available?

A: All Zubrcom Dedicated Servers have Apache2 preconfigured. In addition to the standard modules, our installation includes -

• mod_rewrite
• php5
• mod_perl
• modssl

Q: I see you are using Apache2. I prefer Apache1. Do you support it?

A: Yes, we do support Apache1. However unless you have a specific application that requires modules that do not work with Apache2, we recommend you switch to Apache2 since it is a lot more stable.

Q: How do I restart Apache web server from command line?

A: Every Apache installation on Zubrcom dedicated servers includes the script that can be used to start, stop or restart the web server. This script can also be used to display the the status of the web server.

If you want to start the web server (httpd) use the following command at the 'root' command prompt:

# /etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd.init start

If the web server starts successfully, you will see [OK] as the response to this command. If there was a problem starting the web server, you will see the error message.

If you want to stop the web server (httpd) use the following command at the 'root' command prompt:

# /etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd.init stop

If the web server stops successfully, you will see [OK] as the response to this command. If there was a problem stopping the web server, you will see the error message.

If you want to re-start the web server (httpd) use the following command at the 'root' command prompt:

# /etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd.init restart

If the web server restarts successfully, you will see [OK] as the response to this command. If there was a problem restarting the web server, you will see the error message.

Q: What are directories that Apache uses on Zubr Dedicated Servers?

A: As with most of user-specific data on Zubr Dedicated Servers, Apache is configured to keep all user data in the /services directory, specifically in the /services/web. Depending on your package, this directory can be stored on a separate filesystem tuned for access to the type of files your web site carries, a separate drive or a network attached storage server. This architecture allows us to retain the maximum level of flexibility while ensuring excellent reliability.