How to Install Apache Web Server on Ubuntu 20.04

How to Install Apache Web Server on Ubuntu 20.04?

Here's a step-by-step guide for installing Apache web server on Ubuntu 20.04:

Update the package index: Open a terminal window and run the following command to update the package index:

sudo apt update

Install Apache: Run the following command to install Apache:

sudo apt install apache2

Verify Apache installation: You can verify the Apache installation by visiting the localhost in your web browser:

http://localhost/

You should see a default Apache page, which confirms that Apache is installed and running on your system.

Check Apache status: You can check the status of the Apache service by using the following command:

sudo systemctl status apache2

This will show you the status of Apache and its process ID, as well as any error messages or warnings.

Configure Apache: The Apache configuration files are stored in the /etc/apache2 directory. You can use the sudo nano /etc/apache2/apache2.conf command to edit the main Apache configuration file, or you can use the sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/000-default.conf command to edit the default virtual host configuration.

With Apache installed, you can now start configuring it to serve your web content. These are the basic steps for installing Apache on Ubuntu 20.04, but there are many more configuration options available to you. It's recommended to read through the official Apache documentation for more information on how to configure and use Apache.