apache

drag0n

Hi, Ive installed server version of Linux on a 533 mhz Comp. It included Apache and BIND. I wanted to get apache working, but whenever I try to type "localhost" or "127.0.0.1" in the broswer url bar on either Konqueror or Mozilla, it gives me an error message sayign ti cant connect to that. DO I have to somehow start the server or what? Also, I am able to use the Apache configure consol. It points out that Apache can either listen to all IP's on Port 80 or a specified IP. Which one should I choose? Also If I am going to host my own webserver and going to use one of the DNS Services my domain registers offer, they ask for my ip, and in the IP, I have to put xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:80, will they accept that? Or are there any ways to make Apache respond to all requests? Thanks.

lnxgeek

What distro of linux are you using?

Did you install Apache via package or by compiling source?

Look at the output of 'ps ax' to see if there is either 'apache' or 'httpd' running.

Look at the output of 'apachectl configtest'.

Barring that, just issue the command 'apachectl restart' to start / restart the server.

Let's get the server running first and then answer config questions later.

Recomend move to linux / apache forum.

drag0n

Ok, but is there any more "graphical" way to do this, cuz Im not good at remebering commands, and Im a newbie. Im using Red Hat distro, installed as Server. Shall I move to Linux forum?

lnxgeek

Originally posted by drag0n
Ok, but is there any more "graphical" way to do this, cuz Im not good at remebering commands, and Im a newbie. Im using Red Hat distro, installed as Server. Shall I move to Linux forum?

The comment about moving to the linux forum was more for the mods, but this thread would do better there.

I never use GUI admin tools, so I wouldn't know. You really don't have to remember alot of commands, just 'apachectl configtest' and 'apachectl restart'. Thats about it. Those two commands will help debug your config and start/restart the server.

drag0n

Ok, I found a automatic config for allot of Linux programs, its called WebMIN(www.webmin.com) At least I got Apache started right.

Tracer

On RH 8.0 out of the box...

Using an xserver app (gnome or kde) goto "EDIT RUNLEVEL" ensure that the HTTP service is configured to start at your runlevel (5 for GUI, 3 for command line).

Also make sure that the MySQL service is started. You may have to download hte PHP_MYSQWL*****.rpm and install them (just double click).

Apache will automatically be configured to listen to all ip's on port 80. Unless you are doing something funky...this is correct.

on redhat 8.0 you dirs will be

/var/www/html for apache published files
/etc/php.ini for your php.ini file

if apache is started and you goto a browser and tpe 127.0.0.1 and get nothing, then either your apache config is bad or your local loopback is misconfigured. During boot watch the lines as they pass the screen and make sure you do not get any "FAIL"'s.

drag0n

Ok, I started Apache correctly, I was able to access it through 127.0.0.1 and localhost, also I installed PHP with .src.rpm, i download the i386.rpm too, but i couldnt get that to work, but i tried the src and after i double click it, it installed, at least it seemed too, i found php.ini in etc folder too, are there any other ways tosee if i installed correctly? I also download MYSQL from mysql.com they only had the i386.rpm, should I double click or should i go into Konsole and type rpm -U /root/Desktop/blah.i386.rpm?

Tracer

All the RPMS's you need are distributed with your RedHat Cd or IMG download.

You need APACHE rpms'd, MySQL RPMS's. PHP RPMS, and an RPM called PHP-MySQL***.rpm.

As a newbie,
If you nned an rpm, get it from the redhat ftp server
www.redhat.com/download choose a mirror, download the rpm's you want.

I'm telling you though...I recently did an install for a customer and as logn as you chose to install the apache, mysql, and php packages duriung the install the only rpm you need will be the php-mysql***.rpm which has been recently updated to fix a bug. Worked perfectly out of the box....Maybe you shoudl try again from scratch...... RPM's are not so forgiving for multiple uninstall/re-installs

drag0n

I have RedHat 7.2 so it doesnt come with all those goodies (php, mysql) I had to download them from rpmfind.net. BTW, how do I find those RPMS your talking about, maybe its installed in them, but Im pretty sure its not.

Tracer

rehat FTP servers.... and I am 99% sure that they distro includes mysql/php/apache even for 7.2

drag0n

hey... is there any way I can pay you to teach me how to set up web servers, ftp, mail server, and DNS?

Tracer

uhhhh no......

But try out a LINUX forum and I am sure someone will be willing to help you....

RedHat has done a nice job with it's customized graphical install....Download and burn the ISO's for RH 8.0, choose server install then choose the DETAILED packages you want....