Apache is the world's most popular web server, powering over 61% of websites. It is an open source project developed by a team of volunteers. To install and configure Apache: 1. Edit the httpd.conf file to enable Apache to process PHP files. 2. Accept defaults or customize options when configuring Apache. Common modules to install include mod_alias, mod_include, mod_mime, and mod_rewrite. 3. Fully configure the Apache server by editing settings in the httpd.conf file and reviewing online documentation.