Apache :: Installing Apache64 problems

amcole · Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 5

Hi
I have used Apache on an XP machine and am now trying to set it up on a Vista x64 machine. I did not install the apache server on the XP machine, I just used it so I'm really a beginner here.

I followed the insrtuction in the document at
http://www.elxis.org/guides/developers-guides/64bit-apache-php-mysql-windows.html

Since I do not have a domain name I used the IP address for the ServerName
ServerName 70.75.5.227:80
Unfortunately this gets changed a couple of times a year. If you go to this address you will see the websites I'm maintaining.

I turned the website off on the XP machine before running the following since both machine are on the same router.
When I get to the first command line command I get an error. So obviously the second command did not work either.

M:\Apache64>bin\httpd.exe -k install
Installing the Apache2.2 service
(OS 5)Access is denied. : Failed to open the WinNT service manager

M:\Apache64>bin\httpd.exe -k start
[Mon Dec 15 10:55:47 2008] [error] (OS 2)The system
ed. : No installed service named "Apache2.2".

I have enjoyed several years using Apache and want to continue. Your help will be much appreciated.

amcole · Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 5

No one responded to my original message - hmm.

Apache seems to be installed now - at least it says it is.

The feather appears in the task bar and indicates it is running all Apache Services.

The web site does not come up when requested online. I've rebooted the machine a couple of times after changes.

I've restarted Apache on the old XP computer for now until I figure this out.

The error log shows errors. The 2 files indicated are both in the directories indicated in the error log and also a copy of each file resides in c:/windows/system32 directory. The error log entry follows:

[Fri Dec 19 09:12:02 2008] [warn] pid file M:/Apache64/logs/httpd.pid overwritten -- Unclean shutdown of previous Apache run?
PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library 'M:/php/ext/php_mysql.dll' - The specified module could not be found.\r\n in Unknown on line 0
PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library 'M:/php/ext/php_oci8.dll' - The specified module could not be found.\r\n in Unknown on line 0
[Fri Dec 19 09:12:03 2008] [notice] Apache/2.2.10 (Win32) PHP/5.2.5 (x64) configured -- resuming normal operations
[Fri Dec 19 09:12:03 2008] [notice] Server built: Oct 26 2008 10:29:11
[Fri Dec 19 09:12:03 2008] [notice] Parent: Created child process 3120
PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library 'M:/php/ext/php_mysql.dll' - The specified module could not be found.\r\n in Unknown on line 0
PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library 'M:/php/ext/php_oci8.dll' - The specified module could not be found.\r\n in Unknown on line 0
[Fri Dec 19 09:12:03 2008] [notice] Child 3120: Child process is running
[Fri Dec 19 09:12:03 2008] [notice] Child 3120: Acquired the start mutex.
[Fri Dec 19 09:12:03 2008] [notice] Child 3120: Starting 64 worker threads.
[Fri Dec 19 09:12:03 2008] [notice] Child 3120: Starting thread to listen on port 80.

Suggestions please. What other info do I need to supply?

amcole · Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 5

Well I'm now at a point where it seems the mysql and php message are not a problem. I still get the error messages mentioned above in the error log, but since I am not using either language I don't think it matters much. Just a little frustrating to not have the option.

I cannot reach the Vista x64 computer, with Apache2.2 server on it, from the net using the IP address:
http://70.75.5.227/index.html.

However the website I am going to host (optomisum here) can be reached on the computer with
http://localhost/index.html
So it seems that part of Apache is working.

I just wish someone was reading this and would give me some suggestions and it was not just progress report to myself. Oh well in 24 hours I'll forget it unil after the new year.

All the best to whoever reads this.

amcole · Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 5

The website is back on the old XP machine.

mkhalemi · Joined: 25 Dec 2008 Posts: 8 Location: Malaysia

your problem could be caused by %PATH% and firewall setting.
hope you already got your problem solved

amcole · Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 5

Apache is now up and running.
The cause of the concern was Windows Defender comes in Vista. It was blocking ports, including port 80. Once I opened it up all worked fine. Of course I have virus protection and a firewall as well. What a pain this has been.

I also ran into changing IP addresses from time to time in the past. The last time was near the end of last year. I now have a donaim name ( http://naturenut.dynaliase.com )and do not have to worry about IP changes due to an automatic IP checker associated with the donaim. For those interested in a free donaim name go to http://www.dyndns.com/ .

Things are looking up for 2009.
Thanks for the help.
This problem is closed.
Happy New Year
Allan