Apache HTTP Server is an open source web server developed by the Apache Software Foundation: it receives requests from browsers and returns pages, images, and other content, or forwards them to applications that process them.

In addition to its web server role, it can function as a reverse proxy for PHP, Java, or Python applications, as a load balancer between multiple application servers, and as an HTTP cache to reduce response times and backend load.

Apache is mature and reliable, with over twenty years of production use. Its modular architecture allows you to activate only what you need, and configuration is very granular, even per-directory via .htaccess files.

It supports PHP via PHP-FPM, Java applications via reverse proxy, and many other languages, and is extensively documented. Reverse proxy, load balancing, and HTTP caching make it suitable for even complex architectures.

Installation and configuration, performance optimization, cache and load balancing management, hardening and security, troubleshooting and emergency support.

We also offer ongoing monitoring and maintenance with SLAs, migrations, and dedicated consulting for high-traffic sites and applications.

Typical signs include slowdowns and long loading times, frequent errors, service interruptions, or difficulty handling traffic spikes.

Specialized support is also useful when the server hosts critical services, when the configuration has grown over time without a review, or when the internal team lacks specific system expertise.

In any case, we start with a free, no-obligation initial assessment to understand your needs and priorities.

Apache runs on Linux, Unix-like systems, and Windows; for production, the most popular and recommended choice is a Linux distribution with long-term support.

You'll need adequate hardware resources for the expected traffic, reliable connectivity, and system expertise for installation, configuration, and security. If these aren't available internally, we can take care of it.

Yes. We manage the migration from NGINX to Apache by translating the configuration directives (server block, location, rewrite, proxy) into the corresponding Apache directives, in the virtual hosts or, where necessary, in the .htaccess files.

The migration is planned and tested in advance and executed during off-peak hours to minimize downtime.

We verify that all the features of the previous server, such as redirects, cache, headers, and certificates, are correctly replicated on the new environment.

Yes. Managed Server provides its services in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679). Data relating to your infrastructure and support requests are processed within the European Union and deleted within 30 days of completion of the services.

Yes. Many installations still use the MPM prefork module with mod_php, a configuration that consumes a lot of memory per connection. By switching to MPM event with PHP-FPM, Apache can handle many more concurrent connections with fewer resources.

We then adjust KeepAlive, process and thread limits, compression, static content caching, and cache headers. Where traffic requires it, we combine Apache with an NGINX reverse proxy or a Varnish cache to serve most requests without involving the application.

We disable unnecessary modules, hide version and system information in headers and error pages, disable file listing in directories, and limit the use of .htaccess files where they aren't needed.

We configure TLS with modern protocols and ciphers, add key security headers, and, where necessary, ModSecurity as a Web Application Firewall. We run processes with minimal permissions and regularly apply security updates to Apache and modules.

Payment is monthly and there are no long-term commitments: you can interrupt the service at any time with 30 days' notice, so you can manage the transition without disruptions.

In case of cancellation, we will provide you with the documentation of the environment and the applied configurations.