Apache FAQ: How to configure Apache to run PHP files.

Q: hey guys/gals can some one please help me out in running PHP file using apache i just installed apache for the first time on my system so wat to do next….?

I have come across this questions many times. Even I had the same doubt when I installed Apache for the first time.

Actually there are 3 different ways to install PHP as Apache module
* as a web server’s static module
* as a web server’s dynamic module
* as a CGI interpreter

You may go through this article for details.

Also remember to install php with apxs2

‘–with-apxs2=/usr/sbin/apxs’

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Published:: 2.1.07 / 4am

Category:: Web Servers, linux, programming

Tags:: apache, howto, linux, php

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I am currently working at Akamai Technologies as a Sr. Software Engineer responsible for gathering/conceptualizing requirements and architecting the “Media Analytics” product, which is part of the Akamai HD Network. Previously at Akamai, I was working in the portal development team for the “Performance Analytics” suite of products, responsible for feature development and usability enhancements. At Akamai, I have gained an in-depth understanding of the business of online “Analytics”, and building & using large-scale software for it.

Prior to this, I worked as a Technical Architect at Info Edge (I) Ltd (company that owns high traffic portals like: Naukri.com, Jeevansaathi.com, Brijj.com, 99acres.com etc.). I was the first member of the Brijj.com technical team and was responsible for hiring and bootstrapping the complete team; and architecting the product. For Naukri.com, I played a key role in implementing and optimizing Lucene based distributed and scalable Resume Search Engine in Core Java. I was also responsible for performance tweaking (Apache & Lighttpd for high performance and low response time), and taking initiatives to deliver smart, fast and quality products for the company.

Apart from these, I have also undergone six months of extensive training experience at Tata Consultancy Services, responsible for re-writing existing Pro*COBOL code in equivalent PL/SQL scripts.