The httpd RPM installs the
/etc/init.d/httpd script, which can be accessed
using the /sbin/service command.
To start the server, as root type:
/sbin/service httpd start |
To stop the server, as root type:
The restart option is a shorthand way of stopping and then
starting the Apache HTTP Server.
To restart the server, as root type:
/sbin/service httpd restart |
 | Note |
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| | If running the Apache HTTP Server as a secure server, it may be necessary to
type the server password whenever using the start
or restart options.
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After editing the httpd.conf file, however, it is
not necessary to explicitly stop and start the server.
Instead, use the reload option.
To reload the server configuration file, as root type:
/sbin/service httpd reload |
| Note |
|---|
| | If running the Apache HTTP Server as a secure server, the server password is
not required when using the
reload option.
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By default, the httpd service does
not start automatically at boot time. To configure
the httpd service to start up at boot time, use an
initscript utility, such as /sbin/chkconfig,
/sbin/ntsysv, or the
Services Configuration Tool program. Refer to the
chapter titled Controlling Access to Services in
Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administration Guide for more information regarding these
tools.
| Note |
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| | If running the Apache HTTP Server as a secure server, the secure server's
password is required after the machine boots when using an encrypted
private SSL key.
For information about setting up an Apache HTTP Secure Server, refer
to the chapter titled Apache HTTP Secure Server
Configuration in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administration Guide.
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