Apache 2.0 Installation: Server Information

Is Apache is an "offline" sort of server, or is it a program meant to
be installed onto a server? It is asking me for such information as
"Network Domain, Server Name, Admin.'s email." Everything is based on
the .com concept, rather than asking me for my PC's information. I
don't understand why I am being asked these things. What if I don't
have a server yet (or if I do, what difference should that make)? Do
I have to fill this information out for Apache to work properly? Is
Apache trying to install itself on my host's server or something?
Will I have to be signed onto the Internet in order to use Apache?
I'm thoroughly confused. If anyone can enlighten me, I would be very
grateful. Thank you.

TechApprentice wrote:
>
> Is Apache is an "offline" sort of server, or is it a program meant to
> be installed onto a server?

Any machine that runs server software is, technically, a server.

> It is asking me for such information as
> "Network Domain, Server Name, Admin.'s email."

You can enter anything, and then edit httpd.conf normally.

> Everything is based on
> the .com concept, rather than asking me for my PC's information.

You can use whichever domain name you choose.

> I
> don't understand why I am being asked these things.

The installer is trying to dumb down initial configuration.

> What if I don't
> have a server yet (or if I do, what difference should that make)?

Where would you run Apache, if not on a server?

> Will I have to be signed onto the Internet in order to use Apache?

No. You can just as well run it on an intranet, or even on a stand-alone
server.

Thor

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