This guide explains how to install Apache Web Server on CentOS/RHEL based systems.
Apache Server Installation
Execute the following command to install the latest Apache Server from basic CentOS/RHEL repositories:
# yum install httpd
Set the Apache Server daemon to start at boot.
# chkconfig httpd on
Basic Apache Configuration
Backup the Apache configuration file httpd.conf.
# cp /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf.backup
Open the Apache configuration file and un-comment the line, containing the text “NameVirtualHost *:80”.
# vi /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf
Save and close the file.
Firewall opening for Apache Server
Add the rules to IPTABLES.
# vi /etc/sysconfig/iptables
Append the following lines before the REJECT line, to open http and https ports 80 and 443:
-A INPUT -m state --state NEW -m tcp -p tcp --dport 80 -j ACCEPT -A INPUT -m state --state NEW -m tcp -p tcp --dport 443 -j ACCEPT
Save and close the file. Restart the firewall.
# service iptables restart
Confirming the Apache Server Installation
Start the Apache HTTP Server daemon.
# service httpd start
Visit http://localhost/ in your web browser, if you’ve installed server on your local machine, or enter the server’s IP address. You should see an Apache Test Page.