Apache is one easy to configure web server, with many extensions and configuration options.
Documentation is wide, there is many articles online about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Virtualhost syntaxe is a bit verbose, you often have to write many time the same configuration when managing many domains. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
In my modest opinion is the best way to emulate a web host. For example yo can use for joonla and wordpress templates devolopment. It rules perfect with Net Beans IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some times it uses the same port than other programs, but it is very easy to solve, change a port is very simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
easy configuration, proxy redirection, SAML authentication integration, filtering Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
some configuration issues at compile time, performance tuning when concurrent user access Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It works! It is extensible! It is easy to download, deploy, configure, and use to meet business requirements! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Lots of wrong information provided when searching for help online due to the broad adoption and varying skill levels of those responding and posting. Can be somewhat confusing before one becomes familiar with the thought process and deployment models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like its popularity and the way it is easy to find information about its usage and configuration.
Almost every framework or library comes with instructions about how to install it on Apache, and most part of web applications run Apache Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
At time, it happens that some features, like the redirect module, can be very difficult to understand and configure, even with the many instructions you can find online.
However, to really master Apache you need good training, hopefully with dedicated manuals and guides.
Still, Apache has serious performance issues with specific configurations, and unresolved serious troubles, like the php fastcgi modules breaking chunk uploads Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Apache is tried and true so if you think you'll need a lot of power for your project, or even if you don't, it's a great solution. You'll find plenty of support online in case you run into any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Unless you're using a one-click install provided by your provider, this is going to take some time to configure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Its flexibility and can be used in different OS, Easy configuration, Well documented Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Should have a better Web UI for configuration and deployment management, needs user guide documentation to understand all functionality, sometimes it doesn't scale as well as we want Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What I like the best about Apache Server is that it seems like it was built with programmers in mind. I never have wonder around or read any FAQ. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What I probably say I don't like about Apache is that I would never rely on it's security considering that it's free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Easy to install and use full-featured web server, More support and faster turnaround time, Immediate changes, no need to restart the server for new changes to be reflected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Security is the major concern associated with Apache web server. As it allows an individual to do modification in the configuration, it might cause serious security issue if not taken care of properly.
Having access to httpd.conf main server config file, user shouldn't use .htaccess file at all as it may slow down Apache http server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.