Installing Apache
This guide will walk you through the steps to install Apache on both Debian-based and RHEL-based systems.
Supported Distributions
| Distribution | Supported |
|---|---|
| Debian 12 | ✅ |
| Debian 11 | ✅ |
| Ubuntu 22.04 | ✅ |
| Ubuntu 24.04 | ✅ |
| RHEL 9 | ✅ |
| RHEL 8 | ✅ |
Steps to Install Apache
1. Update the Package Index
Debian-based Systems:
Run the following command to ensure your package index is up to date:
sudo apt update
RHEL-based Systems:
Update the package index using dnf:
sudo dnf makecache
2. Install Apache
Debian-based Systems:
Install Apache using the apt package manager:
sudo apt install apache2 -y
RHEL-based Systems:
Install Apache using the dnf package manager:
sudo dnf install httpd -y
3. Start and Enable Apache
Debian-based Systems:
Ensure Apache starts automatically on boot and start the service:
sudo systemctl enable apache2
sudo systemctl start apache2
RHEL-based Systems:
Similarly, enable and start the Apache service:
sudo systemctl enable httpd
sudo systemctl start httpd
4. Verify Installation
Debian-based Systems:
Check if Apache is running:
sudo systemctl status apache2
RHEL-based Systems:
Verify the status of the Apache service:
sudo systemctl status httpd
For both systems, you can also verify the installation by opening a web browser and navigating to http://your_server_ip. You should see the default Apache welcome page.
5. Allow HTTP and HTTPS Traffic
Debian-based Systems:
Update your firewall rules to allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic:
sudo ufw allow 'Apache Full'
RHEL-based Systems:
Use firewalld to allow HTTP and HTTPS traffic:
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=http
sudo firewall-cmd --permanent --add-service=https
sudo firewall-cmd --reload
Conclusion
You have successfully installed Apache on your Debian-based or RHEL-based system. You can now proceed to configure it for your specific needs.