Chapter 2. Troubleshooting

This chapter covers in detail the most common issues found when running Apache, such as problems with file permissions and not being able to bind to a certain port, and how to fix them. It also explains several tools and resources available to isolate the cause of most problems.

Help! My Apache Server Does Not Work!

We know there is nothing more frustrating than not been able to keep reading a technical book because you cannot get the software to work. We don’t want to be one of those books! Hence the reason to address this topic early on. Because of that, this chapter covers both basic and advanced topics, so feel free to skip the ones that do not apply to you if you are new to Apache.

The Error Log

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