Environment Consistency – Apache HTTP Server (Windows)

We need to make our life easier by creating consistency for every machine. What this means is every machine you try to use, whether it be yours or your colleagues, the environment will be the same when you sit down to help them with something. This is very important if you’re a Development Manager and you’re trying to help one of your staff.

This is one of several posts in regards to this subject.

Here we’re going to be install the Apache HTTP Web Server.  We are going to download the HTTP Server from Apache’s website.  The file I downloaded is “apache_2.2.14-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi”.

After downloading the file, double click on it and start the installer which will show this dialog box:

Installing Apache Screen

Click “Run” and you’ll see this dialog box:

Apache Installation Wizard Screen

Click “Next” and this dialog box will appear:

Apache Installation Wizard License Screen

Click “I accept the terms in license agreement” and then click “Next” to show this dialog box:

Apache Installation Wizard Read Me Screen

Click “Next”

Apache Installation Wizard Server Configuration

On this screen you may want to edit the items.  I just left it as the defaults and clicked on “Next”

Apache Installation Wizard Setup Type Screen

Click on “Custom” and then click “Next”

Apache Installation Wizard Custom Setup Screen

Again, just leave the defaults and click “Next” to see this dialog box:

Apache Installation Wizard Install Screen

Click “Install” to start the installation process and you should see a window like the following:

Apache Installation In Progress Screen

You may see some DOS boxes pop up during the installation process as well.  They’re harmless.

After the installation completes, you’ll see the following dialog box:

Apache Installation Wizard Completed

Click Finish.

Apache is now installed and is started automatically.  You’ll see a little icon down in the task bar that looks like this:

Apache Icon

You can stop and start the server using this.  But the server is already started so let’s confirm that it’s running by going to http://localhost.  You should see the following in your browser when you do this:

Apache Installation Confirmation

You’re done!