Answers to: what are the things needed to configure apache server in linux

Answer by Darenhadrey

Darenhadrey — Fri, 08 May 2015 08:46:54 -0400

httpd package install Apache web server. mod_ssl is the additional package which required to create secure websites elinks is the additional package for text based web browser.

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Comment by Andy Alkaline on Andy Alkaline's answer

Andy Alkaline — Thu, 29 May 2014 14:35:55 -0400

Here's that link I forgot to post: http://www.instructables.com/id/Set-up-your-very-own-Web-server/?ALLSTEPS

Comment by minlinux on Andy Alkaline's answer

minlinux — Thu, 29 May 2014 13:07:46 -0400

Thanks a lot buddy.. yes this is my first web site.. i'am trying to search ways in which i can keep it secure.I'am using Redhat

Answer by Andy Alkaline

Andy Alkaline — Thu, 29 May 2014 12:44:02 -0400

To view your web page publicly you would need to forward port 80 (unless you've configured your web server to listen on a different port) from your router to the computer on your network running the Apache server. Then to view it publicly, you would need to enter your IP address into your web browser.

How to configure it for 24/7 permanent, public access is beyond the scope of what I could advise. There are several different methods. Running a dynamic DNS client, registering a domain, domain hosting, etc.

Someone may throw a link out here that will give more comprehensive information. It might help to know a few things: Is this your first web site? Are you familiar with network security (running a public server can be risky if you're not secured), which Linux distribution are you using...?

This link might help fill in some gaps (start at step 10 for port forwarding).