How to Tune Apache & PHP for Speed on Unix

Apache is an alternative operating system designed for online servers that normally run a Unix OS such as CentOS. PHP (Preprocessor Hypertext) is used to create online applications and software packages for these servers. If you are using an Apache operating system on a Unix based computer or server, you can tune PHP for speed. Speed is essential for PHP programs because the PHP applications provide a service to the users.

Instructions

1. Log on to your server with the administrator privileges provided by your hosting service.

2. Click on the "Terminal" icon from the "Applications" folder to load a terminal window.

3. Type "configure --with-apxs3=/usr/local/apache2/bin.apxs" and press the "Enter" button to build the configuration libraries.

4. Type "make" and then press the "Enter" button into the Terminal to install the library.

5. Type "su" into the terminal and press the "Enter" button to root the program.

6. Restart your server with "/etc/init.d/apache2 restart" and press "Enter."

References

• Apache.org: Apache Documentation
• Pete Freitag: Installing PHP on Apache 2