How to Install Apache on Fedora Server Latest

Apache is one of the most widely used web servers in the world. It is a free and open-source cross-platform web server software that powers over 40% of websites today. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Apache on Fedora Server Latest.

Prerequisites

• A Fedora Server Latest instance with a non-root user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1 - Update the System

Before starting with the installation, update the system using the following command:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2 - Install Apache

To install Apache on Fedora, run the following command:

sudo dnf install httpd -y

This command will install the Apache web server on your Fedora system.

Step 3 - Start Apache

After the installation is complete, start the Apache web server by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start httpd

To verify that Apache is running, enter the following command:

sudo systemctl status httpd

This will display the status of Apache; if Apache is running, you should see an output similar to the following:

httpd.service - The Apache HTTP Server
   Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/httpd.service; enabled; vendor preset: disabled)
   Active: active (running) since Mon 2022-04-25 14:40:46 IST; 28s ago
     Docs: man:httpd.service(8)
  Process: 2195 ExecStart=/usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
 Main PID: 2196 (httpd)
    Tasks: 213 (limit: 11507)
   Memory: 19.5M
      CPU: 330ms
   CGroup: /system.slice/httpd.service
           ├─2196 /usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND
           ├─2197 /usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND
           └─2198 /usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND

Step 4 - Enable Apache

To enable Apache to start automatically at boot time, enter the following command:

sudo systemctl enable httpd

Step 5 - Firewall Configuration

By default, Fedora's firewall is enabled, which blocks incoming access to the web server. You can unblock the Apache HTTP service using the following command:

sudo firewall-cmd --add-service=http --permanent

This will allow incoming web traffic to the server.

Step 6 - Restart Apache

To apply the changes made, restart the Apache web server by running the following command:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install Apache on Fedora Server Latest. You can now start building web applications or hosting a website using Apache. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the official Apache documentation or seek help from the Fedora community.

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