Topic: Apache2.2.4 and VC++ 2005! Why both for running web server?

[ashwani_ap]

Hi Folks,

Can we run apache web server (Apache 2) downladed from this site Apachelounge. without installing VC++ 2005. Because this dependency may create problem.
If somebody accidently unistalls the VC++ 2005 from my system then our server will stop working. This is great loss..

[James Blond]

You need to install SVC80 runtime SP1 files or .NET Framework 1.1
Without the apache from apachelounge won't run.
Alternative you can use the apache form apache.org which don't need the run time from VS8.

[ashwani_ap]

Thanks for you reply sir,

Please guide me how to enable the https facility in the Apache web server downloaded from the htttp://apache.org/

[James Blond]

You need to download the one with compiled in SSL.

e.g.
apache_2.2.4-win32-x86-openssl-0.9.8d.msi

there are a lot of topics how to enable SSL. Please use the forum search.
Also a good start is the docs. There is a part about start SSL

if you still have a question, feel free to post again.

[ashwani_ap]

Hi Sir,

Thanks for your guidance. I downladed the apache_.._withSSL_ that you had told. I installed in my machine. But, I am not able to connect through the https://localhost:443

PLease guide.

I have another task, not to run the Apache web server as a service on my system. I want to start and stop through my C Code only.

Please guide me sir.

[James Blond]

only try https://localhost
SSL runs on port 443 in the worsest case you can open it with https://localhost:443 but all new browsers know that they have to use port 443.

if you run apache in console (not as service) you can use CTRL + C to stop it. There is no external program needed.