Apache HTTP Server
DevOps & Delivery Technologies
Apache HTTP Server
Apache HTTP Server is a widely used open-source web server for hosting websites and web applications. It provides flexibility, extensibility, and strong community support for serving HTTP/HTTPS traffic reliably.
What is it?
Apache HTTP Server is an open-source web server software developed by the Apache Software Foundation. It is one of the oldest and most widely adopted web servers on the internet.
What does it do?
Apache handles incoming HTTP and HTTPS requests, serves static and dynamic content, and routes traffic to backend applications. It supports modules for security, URL rewriting, authentication, and proxying.
Where is it used?
Apache is widely used in web hosting environments, enterprise systems, CMS platforms, legacy applications, and infrastructures where flexibility and configuration control are required.
When & why it emerged
Apache was first released in 1995 to provide a robust, open-source alternative to proprietary web servers. It emerged as a community-driven project focused on stability, extensibility, and standards compliance.
Why we use it at Internative
We use Apache in projects that require mature, flexible web server configurations or compatibility with existing systems. Its modular architecture allows tailored setups for diverse application needs.