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# Apache

Apache2 Web Server. Apache is the most commonly used Web server on Linux systems. Web servers are used to serve Web pages requested by client computers. Clients typically request and view Web pages using Web browser applications such as Firefox, Opera, Chromium, or Internet Explorer. An SSL certificate issued by a CA to an organization and its domain/website verifies that a trusted third party has authenticated that organization’s identity.

Configuration Steps

●    SSLCertificateFile /etc/httpd/ssl/sslcert.pem

●    SSLCertificateKeyFile /etc/httpd/ssl/private.key.pem

●    SSLCertificateChainFile /etc/httpd/ssl/chain.pem

●    SSLCertificateFile /etc/httpd/ssl/thrivosign-CA.pem

Command: 

● To restart apache2 web server

`sudo systemctl restart apache2`

● Shows the most recent and detailed log entries for the Apache2 service

`sudo journalctl -xe -u apache2`