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Hi, I have recently been using Apache for a web server. I would like to know more about how it works on a low level, what exactly it does. Perhaps a pseudocode, or minimal code version exists somewhere?
mishima said:Hi, I have recently been using Apache for a web server. I would like to know more about how it works on a low level, what exactly it does. Perhaps a pseudocode, or minimal code version exists somewhere?
mishima said:I would like to know more about how it works on a low level, what exactly it does
Apache Web Server handles incoming requests by first listening for requests on a designated port. When a request is received, it is then passed to the Apache HTTP server process, which handles the request and generates a response. This response is then sent back to the client.
A configuration file in Apache Web Server is used to specify the server's settings, including the server's port number, document root directory, and other options. It allows administrators to customize the server's behavior and optimize its performance.
Apache Web Server uses a process-based architecture to handle concurrent connections. Each request is assigned to a separate process, allowing multiple requests to be processed simultaneously. Apache also has a feature called "KeepAlive" which allows multiple requests to be sent over the same TCP connection, reducing the overhead of establishing new connections for each request.
Apache Web Server has several built-in security features, including support for SSL/TLS encryption, server-side authentication, and access control. It also has modules that can be used to further enhance security, such as mod_security for filtering and blocking malicious requests.
Apache Web Server is commonly used to host websites and web applications, as it is a reliable and stable server. It can also be used as a proxy server, load balancer, or a reverse proxy. Additionally, Apache is often used in conjunction with other web development tools, such as PHP, MySQL, and Perl.