The Apache HTTP Server is a popular open-source web server noted for its role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web. It is cross-platform, written in C, and supports features like virtual hosts, authentication via DBM databases, and customized error responses. Some competitors to Apache HTTP Server include NGINX, Microsoft IIS, and Google Web Server.

1. THE APACHE HTTP SERVER
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30. PLATFORM
• Now cross platform
• Written in C, based upon Unix file system
Relative Paths
• Apache2Triad
Windows package, with PHP5, MySQL, and more

31. HOW IT WORKS
• Runs as an “Apache” user
Or any selected user, with respective
permissions
• Supports several server side languages
Python, Perl, Curl, PHP
• Execute shell commands

32. FEATURES
Implements many frequently requested features, including:
• DBM databases for authentication
• Customized responses to errors and problems
• Virtual Hosts
• Multiple Directory Index directives
• It has been tested thoroughly by both developers and users.

33. • The Apache Web Server has
HTTP
IIS
SSL
• The Apache Web server has been ported to Windows and other
network operating systems (NOS).
• The Apache HTTP Server is web server software notable for
playing a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web.

34. COMPETITORS
• Google Web server (GWS)
• NGINX
• Microsoft's IIS
• Sun Java System Web Server