Install Apache on Rhel5 (without YUM or UP2date)

[kapkumar]

Hello Everyone,
I am new to linux and trying to setup apache server. For that matter i have tried (whole day) to install httpd server on my rh3l5 box. But some of the other reasons i m not able to.

Can any one please tell me from where exactly i can get httpd*rpm for rhel5 system.

also step by step procedure.

Thanks
Kap

[Irithori]

May I ask, why you restrict yourself to not use yum?
Installing apache on rhel5 involves exactly one step:

yum install httpd

[kapkumar]

my copy of rhel5 is not registered.... i just have ISO image...

[Irithori]

Then either get a subscription or use a rhel clone such as centos or scientific linux.
I run hundreds of servers in 3 dataenters on centos, as my OPS team doesnt need the redhat commercial support.

[kapkumar]

thanks irithori,
i was looking for some rpm for httpd server...

In the ISO image i see httpd-2*rpm, httpd-devel and httpd-manual rpms.... does they help anyways???

[Irithori]

Yes, and you can even choose a dvd as source for yum.

But:
Imho, it comes down to: Do you need the redhat support or not.
If not, then there are few reasons not to switch to centos/scientific linux.


Installing is one thing, maintaining another.
An updated server is a must, and for that you need network repositories.
Also additional packages are easier installed via this way.

[jayd512]

Hi there.
I second the suggestion to either get a subscription, or use a clone.
Otherwise, you'll be without the use of a package manager, for anything.
However, it is possible to install Apache from source.
Linux Server How To - How to Compile and Install the Apache2 Web Server From Source Code

[kapkumar]

Irithori - as like windows, can't i just install a programme (httpd) in rhel5 and it will install the service on my linux box.

I don't want to buy subscription from redhat.. Its for my interview practice not for live server.

thanks for ur time.

Also if you can tell me how can i use and ISO image with YUM

[Irithori]

Installation doesnt work that way in linux.
And that´s a very good thing.
I can explain, but this will go OT.

centos should be almost equal for training purposes.
And iirc, you can get a 30day trial from redhat.

[daark.child]

Use CentOS or Scientific Linux. They are RHEL clones minus the Red Hat branding and you do not need to pay for updates or support. You could compile the packages you need from source, but its going to be a very long process as you have to also compile the dependencies from source rather than just installing them from RedHats software repositories. Many organisations especially web hosts use RHEL clones rather than RHEL itself if they do not need support from RedHat.