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Apache HTTP Server Project
The Apache HTTP Server Project is a collaborative software development effort aimed at creating a robust, commercial-grade, featureful, and freely-available…
Version 2.4.55 · by Apache Software Foundation
Official site: httpd.apache.org
About Apache HTTP Server Project
Apache HTTP Web Server for Windows.
The Apache HTTP Server Project is an effort to develop and maintain an open-source HTTP server for modern operating systems including UNIX and Windows. The goal of this project is to provide a secure, efficient and extensible server that provides HTTP services in sync with the current HTTP standards.
The Apache HTTP Server ("httpd") was launched in 1995 and it has been the most popular web server on the Internet since April 1996. It has celebrated its 20th birthday as a project in February 2015.
The Apache HTTP Server is a project of The Apache Software Foundation.
## Package Parameters
- `/installLocation` - Install to a different destination folder. Default: `$Env:AppData\Apache*`
- `/serviceName` - The name of the windows service which will be create. Default: `Apache`
- `/port` - The port Apache will listen to. Default: `8080`
- `/noService` - Don't install the apache httpd windows service
Example: `choco install apache-httpd --params '"/installLocation:C:\HTTPD /port:433"'`
## Notes
- This package will install the latest Apache binaries provided at Apache Haus (http://www.apachehaus.com/) with OpenSSL 1.1.1p, brotli 1.0.9, nghttp 1.47.0, Zlib 1.2.12, PCRE2 10.40.
- The complete path of the package will be `$Env:AppData\Apache*`
- Apache will be installed as a service under the default name 'Apache' (can be disabled with the `/noService` install parameter).
How to install Apache HTTP Server Project
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install apache-http-server-project
- Open Apache HTTP Server Project once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache HTTP Server Project free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to httpd.apache.org, the developer's official site, where Apache HTTP Server Project is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Apache HTTP Server Project?
The version listed here is 2.4.55, published /Date(1677. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Apache HTTP Server Project from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install apache-http-server-project. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Apache HTTP Server Project safe?
Apache HTTP Server Project downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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