Apache

What is Apache?

Apache is the world's most widely used open-source web server software, powering a huge share of all active websites across the internet.

The Apache HTTP Server is developed and maintained by the Apache Software Foundation, and is completely free and open source.

Why is Apache so popular?

Apache is popular because it runs on most server operating systems, including UNIX, Linux, and Windows. Development began in 1995, and in 2009 it became the first web server software to serve more than 100 million websites.

Apache is fast, reliable, and secure. It can be extensively customized to suit many different environments through its wide range of extensions and modules.

Apache and MIDAS

If you choose to run a self-hosted edition of MIDAS on a Linux or UNIX server, Apache is a popular and well-supported web server choice. We provide a step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Apache ready to run MIDAS.