Apache HTTPD is a widely used web server renowned for its extensibility and utility across various types of websites. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Apache HTTPD on CentOS 6.2.
This guide assumes that you have installed CentOS 6.2 with minimal installation type and have set up your local yum repository. However, if your server has a direct internet connection, you can use the internet CentOS yum repository.
For more information on setting up a local yum repository from a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM image on CentOS 6.2, you can visit this tutorial.
Step 1: Install Apache HTTPD
To install Apache HTTPD, you will need to use the following command:
# yum install httpd
This command will trigger the yum package manager to install the Apache HTTPD package. The system will then load the plugins and determine the fastest mirrors to download the package from your repository.
Step 2: Resolve Dependencies
During the installation process, the system will resolve dependencies. These dependencies include httpd-tools, libaprutil-1.so.0, libapr-1.so.0, apr-util-ldap, and /etc/mime.types. The system will automatically process these dependencies and run a transaction check.
Step 3: Install Dependencies
The system will then install the dependencies. These include apr, apr-util, apr-util-ldap, httpd-tools, and mailcap. The system will resolve these dependencies and provide a summary of the transaction.
Step 4: Confirm Installation
The system will then ask for your confirmation to proceed with the installation. You can confirm by typing ‘y’ and pressing enter. The system will then download the packages, run rpm_check_debug, and perform a transaction test. If the transaction test is successful, the system will proceed with the transaction.
Step 5: Complete Installation
The system will then install the packages. Once the installation is complete, the system will provide a summary of the installed packages.
Complete System Response
[root@centos6 ~]# yum install httpd Loaded plugins: fastestmirror Determining fastest mirrors CentOS6.2-Repository | 1.3 kB 00:00 ... CentOS6.2-Repository/primary | 1.2 MB 00:00 ... CentOS6.2-Repository 3042/3042 Setting up Install Process Resolving Dependencies --> Running transaction check ---> Package httpd.i686 0:2.2.15-15.el6.centos will be installed --> Processing Dependency: httpd-tools = 2.2.15-15.el6.centos for package: httpd-2.2.15-15.el6.centos.i686 --> Processing Dependency: libaprutil-1.so.0 for package: httpd-2.2.15-15.el6.centos.i686 --> Processing Dependency: libapr-1.so.0 for package: httpd-2.2.15-15.el6.centos.i686 --> Processing Dependency: apr-util-ldap for package: httpd-2.2.15-15.el6.centos.i686 --> Processing Dependency: /etc/mime.types for package: httpd-2.2.15-15.el6.centos.i686 --> Running transaction check ---> Package apr.i686 0:1.3.9-3.el6_1.2 will be installed ---> Package apr-util.i686 0:1.3.9-3.el6_0.1 will be installed ---> Package apr-util-ldap.i686 0:1.3.9-3.el6_0.1 will be installed ---> Package httpd-tools.i686 0:2.2.15-15.el6.centos will be installed ---> Package mailcap.noarch 0:2.1.31-2.el6 will be installed --> Finished Dependency Resolution Dependencies Resolved =================================================================================================== Package Arch Version Repository Size =================================================================================================== Installing: httpd i686 2.2.15-15.el6.centos CentOS6.2-Repository 818 k Installing for dependencies: apr i686 1.3.9-3.el6_1.2 CentOS6.2-Repository 129 k apr-util i686 1.3.9-3.el6_0.1 CentOS6.2-Repository 89 k apr-util-ldap i686 1.3.9-3.el6_0.1 CentOS6.2-Repository 15 k httpd-tools i686 2.2.15-15.el6.centos CentOS6.2-Repository 70 k mailcap noarch 2.1.31-2.el6 CentOS6.2-Repository 27 k Transaction Summary =================================================================================================== Install 6 Package(s) Total download size: 1.1 M Installed size: 3.4 M Is this ok [y/N]: y Downloading Packages: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 3.8 MB/s | 1.1 MB 00:00 Running rpm_check_debug Running Transaction Test Transaction Test Succeeded Running Transaction Warning: RPMDB altered outside of yum. Installing : mailcap-2.1.31-2.el6.noarch 1/6 Installing : apr-1.3.9-3.el6_1.2.i686 2/6 Installing : apr-util-1.3.9-3.el6_0.1.i686 3/6 Installing : httpd-tools-2.2.15-15.el6.centos.i686 4/6 Installing : apr-util-ldap-1.3.9-3.el6_0.1.i686 5/6 Installing : httpd-2.2.15-15.el6.centos.i686 6/6 Installed: httpd.i686 0:2.2.15-15.el6.centos Dependency Installed: apr.i686 0:1.3.9-3.el6_1.2 apr-util.i686 0:1.3.9-3.el6_0.1 apr-util-ldap.i686 0:1.3.9-3.el6_0.1 httpd-tools.i686 0:2.2.15-15.el6.centos mailcap.noarch 0:2.1.31-2.el6 Complete!
Commands Mentioned
- # yum install httpd – This command installs the Apache HTTPD package using the yum package manager.
Conclusion
Installing Apache HTTPD on CentOS 6.2 is a straightforward process that involves using the yum package manager to install the httpd package and its dependencies.
This tutorial has guided you through each step of the process, from initiating the installation to resolving dependencies and confirming the installation. By following these steps, you can successfully install Apache HTTPD on your CentOS 6.2 system and start serving web pages.
Remember, this is just the beginning of your journey with Apache HTTPD. There are many more features and configurations to explore to get the most out of this powerful web server.
This tutorial is part of a series of tutorials on the best web servers, including Apache, Nginx and LiteSpeed. You can also learn more about different types of hosting, such as dedicated server, VPS server, cloud hosting, and shared hosting.
FAQ
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What is Apache HTTPD?
Apache HTTPD is a widely used, open-source web server software developed and maintained by the Apache Software Foundation. It is known for its power, flexibility, and wide range of features, making it suitable for many different types of websites.
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What is CentOS?
CentOS, which stands for Community Enterprise Operating System, is a free, open-source platform that is functionally compatible with its upstream source, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). It is one of the most popular Linux distributions for web servers.
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What is a yum repository?
A yum repository is a directory of RPM package files and metadata readable by the yum package manager. Yum repositories allow for the installation of software on CentOS and other Linux distributions.
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What are dependencies in the context of software installation?
Dependencies are additional software packages that a software package requires to run correctly. These could be libraries, compilers, or other software. During the installation process, these dependencies are often installed automatically.
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What is the purpose of the ‘yum install httpd’ command?
The ‘yum install httpd’ command is used to install the Apache HTTPD web server on a CentOS system. The ‘yum’ part of the command refers to the package manager used by CentOS, and ‘httpd’ is the package name for the Apache HTTPD web server.
