Apache

MaxRequestWorkers MaxRequestWorkers is a configuration directive in the Apache web server that specifies the maximum number of simultaneous connections that the server can handle. It determines the maximum number of child processes or threads that can be spawned by the server to handle incoming requests. The MaxRequestWorkers directive is typically set in the Apache configuration file (httpd.conf) and determines the maximum number of worker processes that Apache can create to serve client requests. Each worker process can handle one client request at a time. When the maximum number of workers is reached, additional requests will be queued, waiting for a worker process to become available. ...

httpd.conf vs .htacess httpd.conf and .htaccess are both configuration files used in Apache web server, but they have different scopes and purposes. 1. httpd.conf httpd.conf is the main configuration file for Apache, which contains global configuration settings that apply to the entire server. It is usually located in the Apache installation directory or in the /etc/httpd/ (or /etc/apache2/ on some systems) directory, and it requires administrative privileges to edit. The httpd.conf file is used to configure various aspects of the Apache server, including server-wide settings such as server name, ports, server modules, virtual hosts, and security settings. Changes made to httpd.conf require a server restart to take effect. ...