Apache

Did you know that Apache is one of the most widely used web servers in the world? Currently, 43% of websites run on it.

What is a web server?

A web server is software that is part of the server and has the main task of returning information (pages) when receiving requests from users. In other words, it is the software that allows users who want to view a web page in their browser to do so.

For a web server to work correctly, we need a web client that makes an HTTP or HTTPS request through a browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, and a server where the information is stored.

In essence, a web server is a computer program responsible for processing a server-side application, each of which can access files stored on a physical server and use them for various purposes. This is done through one-way or two-way connections with the client's machine, after which a client-side response is generated.

A server's job is to serve websites on the internet. To achieve this, it acts as an intermediary between the server and client machines. It retrieves content from the server for each user request and sends it to the web.

Otro servidor que es también fundamental para consolidar tu presencia digital es un VPS Perú. ¿Por qué contar con este servicio? Un VPS es un servidor privado virtual, o VPS Perú, el cual brinda servicio de alojamiento web que se obtiene dividiendo un servidor físico en varios servidores virtuales, haciendo que cada uno de ellos cuente con recursos dedicados y esté aislado de los demás.

A nivel operativo, un VPS Perú works like other web hosting services, offering a permanently connected internet space where we can upload our website's content for others to access.

What is Apache?

Apache HTTP Server is a free and open-source web server software for Unix platforms, on which a large part of the world's websites run. It is maintained and developed by the Apache Software Foundation. It allows website owners to serve content on the web and is one of the oldest and most reliable servers, with the first version released over 20 years ago, in 1995.

When someone wants to visit a website, they enter a domain name into their browser’s address bar. The server then sends the requested files, acting as a virtual delivery service.

The name Apache refers to the Native American tribe, known for their resilience in combat and war strategies. It has become very popular among developers due to its modularity and constant updates by the community.

Apache servers can be found on most hosting platforms worldwide, working seamlessly with panels like WePanel, Plesk, VestaCP, etc. One of Apache's main features is the use of the .htaccess file, widely used among web users.

How does Apache work?

Apache's essential function is to serve websites hosted on the server to various browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Apache ensures that the communication between the web server and the web client (the user requesting information) is smooth and continuous.

When a user makes an HTTP request through a browser to visit a specific website or URL, Apache returns the requested information via the HTTP protocol. Apache allows high customization through its modular system, where we can enable or disable various functionalities using Apache modules.

For example, when a user types itdconsulting.com into their browser, that request goes to our Apache server, which, using the HTTP protocol, retrieves and securely delivers the texts, images, styles, etc., that make up our website's homepage.

Apache has a modular structure, allowing additional features to be activated or deactivated, such as security modules like mod_security, caching modules like Varnish, or header customization modules like mod_headers. It also allows personalized PHP settings for your hosting via the .htaccess file.

What is Apache used for?

Apache is mainly used to serve static and dynamic web pages on the World Wide Web. Many web applications are designed assuming Apache as the deployment environment or that they will use features specific to this web server.

Apache is the web server component in the popular LAMP application platform, along with MySQL and programming languages PHP/Perl/Python (and now also Ruby).

This web server is redistributed as part of several proprietary software packages, including Oracle’s database and IBM’s WebSphere application server. MacOS integrates Apache as part of its web server and as support for its WebObjects application server. It is supported to some extent by Borland in Kylix and Delphi development tools. Apache is included with Novell NetWare 6.5, where it is the default web server, and in many Linux distributions.

Apache es usado para muchas otras tareas donde el contenido necesita ser puesto a disposición en una forma segura y confiable. Un ejemplo es al momento de compartir archivos desde una computadora personal hacia Internet. Un usuario que tiene Apache instalado en su escritorio puede colocar arbitrariamente archivos en la raíz de documentos de Apache, desde donde pueden ser compartidos. Esta característica es fundamental para tareas de servidores virtuales, como las de un VPS Perú.

Web application developers sometimes use a local version of Apache to preview and test code as it's developed.

What are Apache's advantages?

Some of the advantages of using an Apache server include:

• It has a large community of developers worldwide who help improve the software, as the original source code is available for free viewing and collaboration.
• Compatible with websites that use WordPress and most popular CMS platforms.
• Module-based structure.
• It is cross-platform. It can be used on Windows and Linux servers, expanding its use cases.
• Open-source and free.
• High level of security due to constant updates.
• You can use .htaccess, which allows easier work with major CMS.

Las ventajas de Apache nos recuerdan también los múltiples beneficios de contar con un servidor VPS Perú. Con VPS Perú contarás con:

• Recursos garantizados: en un VPS Perú , we have guaranteed resources, just like in a dedicated server. A VPS Perú tiene un entorno aislado con su propia RAM y CPU dedicada, por lo que ningún otro usuario podrá utilizar esos recursos.
• Altamente personalizable: Los VPS Perú comparten el mismo hardware con otros VPS, pero su software es totalmente independiente, lo que permite tener acceso y realizar cualquier cambio o mejora en la configuración.
• La principal ventaja de un VPS Perú es que tiene muchos de los beneficios de un servidor dedicado, pero pagando sólo por los recursos que necesites utilizar, siendo una buena opción para aquellos usuarios que requieran de una mayor libertad de uso y configuración.

What sets Apache apart from other servers?

NGINX

NGINX can be defined as a web server application. It was designed to solve issues that appeared in some servers like Apache: site owners with high traffic encountered performance difficulties.

NGINX allows all requests to a website to be handled in a single process. It provides better scalability and is used by international brands like Netflix, Airbnb, and Pinterest. In other words, it is ideal for websites with heavy traffic.

As mentioned, for high-traffic websites, NGINX is what you need. For those with fewer visitors, Apache is ideal.

Tomcat

Tomcat is another web server, which Neolo also works with in VPS plans. It was developed by the same company that created Apache and is designed exclusively for Java applications.

Tomcat can also serve static pages, but in some cases, it is less efficient than Apache. It is also not as easy to configure as Apache.

Sabemos que Apache es fundamental para lograr concretar tu presencia virtual, pero un servicio de VPS Perú también es necesario.