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Apache MPMs Explanation

MPM or multiprocessing modules are part of the apache code that handle incoming requests. So different mpms handle requests differently. It is important to note that although these are called modules they are not like loadable modules. Rather a mpm is seated right inside the apache binary. So at a …

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Apache Reverse Proxy & Forward Proxy

What is Apache Forward Proxy ? Forward proxies act as a gatekeeper between client browsers on your local network and internet accessed by those clients. The forward proxy will receive the HTTP requests, perform any filtering or request alteration rules you establish, and when appropriate, forward the request to destination. The response …

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Introduction to Apache Web Server

The Apache HTTP Server, colloquially called Apache, is the world’s most widely used web server software. Originally based on the NCSA HTTPd server, development of Apache began in early 1995 after work on the NCSA code stalled. Apache played a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide …

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