For those who also want to know how to install a specific version of Apache on Ubuntu Linux, the steps below will also show them how to do that. The steps will also include options to find out what modules are loaded with Apache on Ubuntu Linux as well. For those who don’t know what Apache is, here’s an overview: Apache is the most popular open-source web server in the world. Chances are many of the websites you visit today mostly likely are running Apache HTTP server. And if you’re thinking of running a website, you find yourself using Apache web server as well. To get started with finding out what version of Apache you’re running, or installing a specific Apache version on Ubuntu Linux, continue below.
How to find out what version of Apache you are running in Ubuntu Linux
Installing Apache on Ubuntu Linux is easy. Simply run the apt-get install apache2 commands to get it installed. On the Ubuntu Linux command console, run the commands below to check the Apache version. Once you run the command above, it should output similar lines as below: As you can see, version number 2.4.41 is the latest version currently available in the Ubuntu repository, however, it doesn’t mean that it is the latest version of Apache available to be installed. You may also be able to find more info by running the commands below: When you run the commands above, it should list similar lines as below: If you have curl installed, you may also be able to tell what version of Apache running on Ubuntu Linux by using the commands below: When running the commands above, it should list something similar to the lines below:
How to find out what Apache modules are currently loaded in Ubuntu Linux
Now that you know how to find out what version of Apache is installed on your system, the commands below show you how to list all the modules that are currently loaded with Apache. Once you run the commands above, it should output similar lines as below. Depending on your environment, the list above may be long or short.
How to install a specific version of Apache on Ubuntu Linux
By default, the Ubuntu repository contains the latest stable version of Apache. When you install Apache from the Ubuntu repository, it will only install that specific version available at that time.
If you need to install a specific version not available in Ubuntu Linux, you may have to add a third-party repository to your system.
Run the commands below to add a repository to Ubuntu Linux that will allow you to install specific versions.
First, install the necessary commands below:
Next, run the commands below to add the repository.
After that, you can search for and install a specific version of Apache.
Install a specific version by running the command format below:
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