Apachectl command
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A command available on platforms running Apache; used to... create, modify, display or delete
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Usage Syntax
apachectl [options]
Common options include;
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Usage Examples
For instance, you can debug or test configurations by starting Apache with an alternative configuration file, leaving the working/production configuration untouched until changes can be tested. This can be accomplished with the -f option and the specification of an alternate configuration file:
- apachectl -f /etc/httpd/conf/httpd-testing.conf
A companion option here would be the -t option which performs a syntax check on configuration files, validating any changes you make. The command will warn if it detects any problems with the configuration file. Use it in conjunction with the -f option to validate in-progress configuration changes on non-default files: apachectl -t -f /etc/httpd/conf/httpd-testing.conf.
The apachectl command also allows you to override directives on the command-line by using the -c option. This can be useful to temporarily test a new site or code. For instance, to override the default ServerLimit directive, use:
- apachectl start -c "ServerLimit 1024"
Usage Notes
Linux Usage Notes
With most Linux or Unix commands;
- Brief help can be displayed using the option/keyword: -h or --help, for example: chmod --help
- A full command manual can be displayed using the man command followed by the command name, for example: man chmod
- Sometimes 'info' pages are used instead of or to provide more information than man pages; for example: info chmod
- Version information can be display using the option/keyword: -v or --version, for example: chmod --version
Typical Output
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As of Apache v2.2, this command has been superceded by the apache2 command
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