Installing Apache

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By: D.Shaun Morgan

Before starting, make sure that you are using the same version of Apache web server that is used in this tutorial.

Apache file name:

apache_2.2.4-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi

Download Apache 2.2 Here.

Please Note:

This tutorial is primarily for Windows XP, and does not cover 95, 98, ME or NT 4.0 If you are wanting to install Apache on older, systems you should read here. Furthermore, this tutorial is for getting a webserver going on a windows pc for testing and web developement purposes. It does not cover high traffic server configurations or networks.

It is recommended that you read this before installing Apache on any Windows platform.
First - Check md5 hash and File Name

Before starting an installation make sure that the file that you downloaded has not been corrupted since it left Apache's servers. This is done with what is called an md5 hash. An md5 hash is a 32-character hexadecimal number. Much like an human fingerprint, an hash is unique. It lets you know that the file arrived unaltered. To ensure that you got the correct file, and that it was not intercepted or replaced midstream, it is always a good idea to check for a file's original hash before you open it. When you download your copy of Apache, you will see a link that looks like this:
apache_2.2.4-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi.md5

The above link will give the HASH of the file you should be using for this tutorial. It should give you the following number:

585d0905072f94f4a6c2d7c391bf8dca

Copy this number and save it.


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