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How to Install Apache HTTP Server on OpenSUSE

Apache HTTP Server is an open-source web server software that powers millions of websites around the world. It is a reliable and secure server that supports multiple platforms, including Linux. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Apache HTTP Server on OpenSUSE.

Prerequisites​

Before we start, you need to have access to a terminal with sudo privileges. You should also have a basic understanding of the Linux command line and package management.

Step 1: Update the System​

The first thing you need to do is update the system to ensure that you have the latest packages and security updates. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper update

This command will update the system packages, and it may take some time to complete depending on the number of updates available.

Step 2: Install Apache HTTP Server​

Once the system is updated, you can proceed to install Apache HTTP Server. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo zypper install apache2

This command will install Apache HTTP Server and all its dependencies. Once the installation is complete, you can start the Apache service by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start apache2

To enable Apache to start automatically at boot time, run the following command:

sudo systemctl enable apache2

You can check if the Apache service is running by running the following command:

sudo systemctl status apache2

If the service is running, you should see output similar to the following:

● apache2.service - The Apache Webserver
   Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/apache2.service; enabled; vendor preset: disabled)
   Active: active (running) since Mon 2022-02-28 09:30:06 UTC; 2s ago
 Main PID: 1234 (httpd)
    Tasks: 6 (limit: 4915)
   Memory: 3.2M
   CGroup: /system.slice/apache2.service
           ├─1234 /usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND
           ├─1235 /usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND
           ├─1236 /usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND
           ├─1237 /usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND
           ├─1238 /usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND
           └─1239 /usr/sbin/httpd -DFOREGROUND

Step 3: Configure Apache HTTP Server​

By default, Apache HTTP Server is configured to serve files from the /srv/www/htdocs directory. You can test if the server is working by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost. If Apache is working correctly, you should see the default web page.

To configure Apache, you need to edit the configuration files. The main configuration file is located at /etc/apache2/httpd.conf. You can open this file with a text editor such as nano or vim.

sudo nano /etc/apache2/httpd.conf

You can make changes to the configuration file to suit your needs. Once you have made the changes, save the file and restart the Apache service for the changes to take effect.

sudo systemctl restart apache2

Conclusion​

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Apache HTTP Server on OpenSUSE. We have also demonstrated how to start and enable the Apache service, how to check the status of the service, and how to configure Apache to suit your needs. With Apache HTTP Server installed, you can now host your websites and web applications on your OpenSUSE server.