HTTPD failed

[LuvLinux]

Hi,

I install RedHat 6.2 and httpd failed. What is the best way to solve this problem? Should I reinstall apache?

Thanks to all who help out newbies like me

LL

[klamath]

'httpd' failed doesn't tell us anything. When do you see this message? How did you setup Apache? Do you see anything in the Apache error log? Can you start Apache manually? (i.e. 'apachectl start').

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[Stackrat]

A common cause of this is something being wrong in the apache config file. Apache bombs at the slightest hiccup in the config file. If you made changes recently, go back and re-trace your steps or copy it over with the example config file. Also try checking the error log.

[klamath]

To check the config file you can use 'apachectl configtest'.

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[DrDrake]

Also look in your apache directory under logs, and type tail -40 error_log.. mine is in /usr/local/apache.. so..
in console type:
cd /usr/local/apache/logs
tail -40 error_log

Tell us what you got.. oh a BTW.. use mandrake 7.2 http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif

[LuvLinux]

Thanks to all that replied.

I will check it out tomorrow. I spend all day getting Linux up and running........almost

Why Mandrake......curious.

LL

[teeitup]

It seems to me that the newest version of Apache requires you to put the server name into the config file manually before it will start.

Post your error message and I'm sure we can help. Apache's basic setup is usually very easy.

Later,


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