Apache server concepts
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. ...