Installing Apache HTTP Server on Ubuntu 20.04

Apache HTTP Server, commonly known as Apache, is one of the most popular and widely used web servers in the world. It is open-source, free, and highly customizable, making it a preferred choice for hosting websites and serving web pages.

Steps to Install Apache on Ubuntu 20.04:

      sudo apt update
    

      sudo apt install apache2
    

To check if Apache has been installed successfully, you can enter your server's IP address or hostname in a web browser. If you see the default Apache2 Ubuntu Default Page, it means that Apache is up and running.

If you have a firewall enabled, you should allow incoming traffic on port 80 to allow web traffic to reach your server:

      sudo ufw allow 'Apache'
    

1. Update System Packages:
2. Install Apache Server:
3. Verify Apache Installation:
4. Configure Firewall (optional):

Managing Apache:

Once Apache is installed, you can use the following command to start, stop, restart, or check the status of the Apache service:

      sudo systemctl start apache2
    

      sudo systemctl stop apache2
    

      sudo systemctl restart apache2
    

      sudo systemctl status apache2
    

• Start Apache:
• Stop Apache:
• Restart Apache:
• Check Apache Status:

Conclusion

Apache HTTP Server is a powerful and reliable web server that offers high performance and flexibility. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily install Apache on your Ubuntu 20.04 server and start hosting your websites.