What is apachectl?

What is apachectl?

apachectl is a front end to the Apache HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server. It is designed to help the administrator control the functioning of the Apache httpd daemon. The apachectl script can operate in two modes.

How do I enable SSL in Apache?

We suggest you to adjust the ‘start up configuration’ of apache to include the SSL support in the regular ‘ apachectl start ‘ command, if you find your SSL support loading only with the help of this command.

What does apache2ctl do in pass through mode?

When acting in pass-through mode, apache2ctl can take all the arguments available for the httpd binary. apache2ctl is a front end to the Apache HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server. It is designed to help the administrator control the functioning of the Apache apache2 daemon.

How to use apache2ctl in SysV?

When acting in SysV init mode, apache2ctl takes simple, one-word commands, defined below. When acting in pass-through mode, apache2ctl can take all the arguments available for the httpd binary. apache2ctl is a front end to the Apache HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server.