Apache

: Its strength lies in a modular architecture that allows users to enable or disable features dynamically. Key modules include: mod_ssl : For SSL/TLS encryption. mod_rewrite : For URL manipulation and redirection. mod_deflate : For content compression to speed up loading.

: Apache can host multiple websites on a single server using either IP-based (unique IP per site) or name-based (sharing one IP but distinguishing by hostname) virtual hosting. Getting Started with Apache apache

The , commonly known as "httpd" or simply "Apache," is a free, open-source web server developed and maintained by the Apache Software Foundation . Launched in 1995, it became the most popular web server on the internet by 1996 and remains a cornerstone of the modern web due to its reliability, modularity, and cross-platform compatibility. Core Functionality and Architecture : Its strength lies in a modular architecture

Apache acts as a bridge between a user's web browser (client) and the physical server hosting a website's files. mod_deflate : For content compression to speed up loading