Server Questions - Anybody Feeling Brave? - Page 2

iron25 · 15-03-2005, 00:45

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Originally Posted by Richard M

For example, the image in my sig is actually some complicated server code that will count the time I'm offline for and if it reaches 2 weeks it will send emails, change webpages and send messages over MSN, among other stuff.
It's basically an automated system that I've been working on for a couple of years now that will keep track of me and if I'm offline for too long then it will assume something nasty happened to me so will inform certain people and do certain tasks that I assign to it...anyway - that's for another topic

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

I think we're going to need a "Workshop" area of the site soon, a different workshop each week - with a resident expert talking us through things step by step.

Resident expert

more like resident nerd

am I the only one without a raincoat around here

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 00:49

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Originally Posted by iron25

Resident expert

more like resident nerd

am I the only one without a raincoat around here

Not fair, I get the same treatment at work - I share my geekiness and get mocked for it

I've got a lot of respect for people that have spent a lot of time learning how to do stuff like this. Mainly because I understand how difficult it can be.

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 01:23

Ok, just tried to install Apache and got the following error messages.

Followed the instructions in your text file to the letter Richard but seems I might have a teenie problem somewhere.....

Any ideas?
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I understand that the second one is being caused by the fact that the actual install seems to have failed somewhere along the lines, I suppose it's just the first that need sorting.

Thanks

Millay · 15-03-2005, 01:26

I could be wrong but as you are still online will give you, my intial thought as to what it was, pls remeber I am not an apache expert by any strech of the mark.

But the error you seem to be receiving would be caused by the mdule not being found in your httpd.conf file.

open httpd.conf file and make sure the root directories leading to the required files are correct.

I could be worng, but feel happy i could sort this but perhaps not explain it to well..

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 01:27

I'll take a look and see if there's anything obvious.

TBH I did have a poke around in there but it's such a jumble I didn't even know where to begin

Millay · 15-03-2005, 01:28

i dont ahve apache installed on my lappy, and its to late to crack puTTy out now!.. but i beleive you can set the root directories for it to use, at present it is using c:\windows\system32

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 01:29

Ahh...

Hang on, the error message is coming up during the installation.

I can't edit the httpd.conf file until after the installation has complete.

So, even if I did manage to make the required changes (without making matters worse) how could I then go back and re-do the portion of the install that failed?

Don't mean to throw obstacles at this but I'm totally new to this Apache lark

Millay · 15-03-2005, 01:39

good point, did wonder if this was durring instal, did you download the straight apache instal or go for a distribution like swamp?

and do you have a directory and file called c:\conf\httpd.conf?

I really could be wrong, but I think the error may be coming when the instal tries to start the apache2 service, have a look under services and see if the service is registered and waiting to be started...

<-- all this is just pointers am afraid, as I have as much of an idea about installing this as you do, ive only ever done it twice.. and needed 6 valium afterwards to regain composure... <--- so dont be surprised if someone comes along and gives you correct advice

iron25 · 15-03-2005, 01:45

Unfortunately, my apache experience is for a linux environment so I'm probably not going to be much help but I'm running server 2003 and I have just downloaded the installer from http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi after a few attempts at installing it I realised IIS was interfering with the installer, once I turned the service off it it installed without a hitch. Where did you download your installer from?

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 01:50

Yep, the c:\conf directory does exist, as does the file.

Nope, no services waiting to be started and the Apache icon (in the system tray) says "No Services Installed" if you hover over it with the mouse.....
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Originally Posted by iron25

Unfortunately, my apache experience is for a linux environment so I'm probably not going to be much help but I'm running server 2003 and I have just downloaded the installer from http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi after a few attempts at installing it I realised IIS was interfering with the installer, once I turned the service off it it installed without a hitch. Where did you download your installer from?

Downloaded from the same source, the Apache.org site.

Haven't got a service called IIS (or similar) running..
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TBH it's probably getting a bit late for all of this now.

I think I'll uninstall and have another go tomorrow when my head's a but less groggy.

Cheers for all the help guys.

iron25 · 15-03-2005, 01:50

Okay, which file?

This one:

apache_2.0.53-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 01:51

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Originally Posted by iron25

Okay, which file?

This one:

apache_2.0.53-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi

apache_2.0.53-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi

Yep, same file

iron25 · 15-03-2005, 01:53

Are you selecting typical install?

Raistlin · 15-03-2005, 01:55

Nope, "Custom" as per Richard's instructions here:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...701#post220701

iron25 · 15-03-2005, 01:56

Select typical and don't edit any of the paths. You can do that at a later stage once it is installed.