UNIX: Unpacking the Apache Web Server Software  

Use

You can only use the Apache Web Server with the SAP DB Web Tools.

Prerequisites

Installing the SAP DB Web Tools Software
you are logged on with the
root user.

Conventions

Variables, Operating System Architecture

Procedure

  1. In the Web browser, select the software package you require for the Apache Web Server:
    http://httpd.apache.org/dist/apache_<version>.tar.gz
  2. Copy the software package to a directory on your computer.
  3. Decompress the file apache_<version>.tar.gz . Enter the following command:
    gzip –d apache_<version>.tar.gz
    The file apache_<version>.tar is then created.
  4. Unpack the software with tar . Enter the following command:
    tar xf apache_<version>.tar

Result

The files required for installation are unpacked to the directory apache_<version> .

Next Installation Step

Installing the Apache Web Server

Integration

Installing, Configuring, and Starting the Apache Web Server