How to Run Apache as a Service on Windows
In our previous videos, we covered how to install Apache on Windows and run it from the command line. Now, we’ll take it a step further by showing you how to install Apache as a Windows service, allowing it to run in the background without the need for an open command window.
🔹 In This Video:
Installing Apache as a Service: Learn how to install Apache as a Windows service using PowerShell.
Managing the Service: Start, stop, and manage the Apache service via the Control Panel and command line.
Uninstalling the Service: How to remove the Apache service if needed.
🎥 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Installing Apache as a Service
01:02 - Starting and Stopping Apache from Control Panel
01:33 - Managing Apache via Command Line
01:57 - Uninstalling the Apache Service
💻 Code Summary:
Install Apache as a service:
.\httpd.exe -k install
Start the service from the command line:
net start apache2.4
Stop the service from the command line:
net stop apache2.4
Uninstall the Apache service:
.\httpd.exe -k uninstall
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