Mastering Apache2 Virtual Hosts

What is the first step in installing Apache2 on a Linux system?

• Install Apache2 using the command 'sudo apt install apache2'.

• Update the package index using the command 'sudo apt update'.

• Download Apache2 from the official website.

• Configure the firewall settings before installation.

Which command is used to install Apache2 on Ubuntu?

• apt-get install httpd

• sudo apt install apache2

• sudo install apache2

• yum install apache2

What file is typically edited to configure virtual hosts in Apache2?

• 000-default.conf

• apache2.conf

• httpd.conf

• sites-available.conf

What is the directory for virtualhost configuration file?

• /etc/netplan

• /home/user

• /var/www

• /etc/apache2/sites-available

How do you enable a new virtual host configuration in Apache2?

• Run 'apachectl reload' without enabling the site configuration.

• Edit the httpd.conf file directly without using a2ensite.

• Use 'a2ensite ' and restart Apache.

• Use 'a2dissite ' and restart Apache.

What is the purpose of the 'ServerName' directive in a virtual host configuration?

• To define the SSL certificate for a virtual host.

• To define the hostname for a virtual host.

• To set the maximum number of connections allowed.

• To specify the document root for a virtual host.

How can you specify multiple domains for a single virtual host?

• Use 'DomainName' for all domains.

• Specify 'HostName' for the main domain only.

• List all domains in a single 'ServerName' directive.

• Use 'ServerName' for the main domain and 'ServerAlias' for additional domains.

What command can be used to test the Apache configuration for syntax errors?

• apache2ctl verify

• apachectl configtest

• httpd -t

• apachectl checkconfig

What is the default directory for Apache2 web files on Ubuntu?

• /var/www/html

• /usr/local/apache2

• /var/www

• /etc/apache2/sites-available

How do you restart the Apache2 service after making changes?

• sudo systemctl restart apache2

• service apache2 start

• sudo restart apache2

• systemctl restart httpd