Things You'll Need:
- Dedicated computer (PC or Macintosh) running Windows/95, Windows/NT, Linux or a Macintosh computer running MacOS
- Direct Internet connection (greater than 28,800 BPS)
- RAM, more than 16 MB
- Apache software
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Step 1
Download Apache for Windows. The .msi is the correct file extension for this download. There is also a zip file, but you don’t use this unless you are an experienced developer with knowledge of Visual C++ and Visual Studio Tools. So, leave the zip file alone. Click on the ".msi" file to begin set up.
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Step 2
Enter the domain for where the server will be registered when prompted by the software. Enter the full name of the server. This will read something like: server.domain.net. Enter your administrator’s email address when prompted by the software. As a default setting, any error messages on your server will display your administrator’s email address to the client.
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Step 3
Select "All Users, port 80."
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Step 4
Select "Full install type" at 13 megabytes of disk space. This gives you everything from the software. Install the software in path C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation. Your new directory will read Apache2.2. Install Apache as a Windows NT service by typing this code into the command prompt: httpd.exe –k install. You can specify the name of another server by adding this code:Httpd.exe –k install –n “My service name”
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Step 5
Start the Apache service by typing the following command in the command window: Httpd.exe –k start.
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Step 6
Stop the Apache service using the command: Httpd.exe –k stoporHttpd.exe –k shutdownYou may also use the restart command.
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Step 7
Run your Apache program through the "Start" menu. Click on "Start," "Programs," "Apache HTTP Server 2.0.xx," and then click on "Control."
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Step 8
Launch your web browser by double-clicking on the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop. Type in the following URL: http://localhost/. You will see the welcome screen. Alternately you can use: http://127.0.0.1 connect to the server and access the default page.
