How much ram is need for apache webserver to run

[ehpserver]

Hi,

How much Ram is need to run the Apache Webserver, will 64 Mb ram be enough for apache server to run 2 sites with Mysql database.

Finally:
How apache will consume Ram, depending upon concurrent connections?
can we preset Ram per each apache child process??

Thanks for your time.

[flw]

If its lightly used, sure its enough. There are no hard rules on this.

Its best to setup your server and monitor the cpu and disk usage. If its high or thrashing then double your RAM or more. No sense in spending money on RAM (even if cheap at the moment) unless your really need it. For a low end web server with low usage it may be just fine. Unless the money is buring a hole in your pocket then up to at least 256 megs.

[ehpserver]

HI,

Thanks for your reply. , so can u suggest me any alert service like when apache / ram load is high and which don't consume more resource ??

Thanks for your time.

[jasonlambert]

Part of looking after a server is for you to pay attention to it.

You can use "top" to check how much memory/CPU a process is using. Unless you are running a *really* busy website, or you think servers should have GUI's, then IMO you can get by with 32Mb Ram.

Jaosn

[ehpserver]

Hi,
Finally:
what i want is to make a small webserver (in size and ram ) from redhat 9.0 or redhat 7.3. I reuqire only apache / php/perl/Mysql (No GUI)

No other things. can u suggest me any pre made package ? or way to make my self .

!!!!!! what is exactly secure apache ???!!!
Do we need to recomile apache to make it secure , what are the guidlines to make apache secure ??? do we need to remove /add any modules ???"
Iam dumb is pache iisue as far system i can handle iptables .


Thanks for your quick reply and time.

[jasonlambert]

Hi,
Finally:
what i want is to make a small webserver (in size and ram ) from redhat 9.0 or redhat 7.3. I reuqire only apache / php/perl/Mysql (No GUI)

No other things. can u suggest me any pre made package ? or way to make my self .

Eh?
You can download the rpm's from rpmfind.net, or if you want to do it (IMO)Properly, go to the relevenat websites:
http://www.mysql.com
http://www.php.net
http://www.perl.org
http://httpd.apache.org

Read the install instructions, and how the software works, then compile and install it. (for mysql, download the precompiled binaries from the mysql.com site)

!!!!!! what is exactly secure apache ???!!!
Do we need to recomile apache to make it secure , what are the guidlines to make apache secure ??? do we need to remove /add any modules ???"
Iam dumb is pache iisue as far system i can handle iptables .

Thanks for your quick reply and time.

"Secure apache" IMO is apache that the server admin has bothered to understand and setup properly.

I dont have a clue what else your on about, maybe trying to explain yourself a bit better would be an idea?

Cheers!

jason

[ehpserver]

Sure.

At present i Am working 2 projects

1.free web pages for all users

2.Hosting wizard by using which one can easily create/mange dns entries in DNS/Apache (v hosts) / mail/ftp. like hosting managing software for linux.

Experience:
I can handle Windows IIS /DNS/FTP/MAil servers

I can handle Bind / Apache / Sendmail / proftp servers

I am familiar with hosting control panels like WHM Cpanel.

I want to become expert Linux related services, thats why I am gathering info
Now i am in Project 1( free web pages for linux users) work.

As far i can setup apache and remaining services, My concern is security
How to make existing services like Apache & Sendmail more secure etc.

[Giro]

There lots of documentation out on the internet.

Apache -> http://httpd.apache.org/docs-project/
Sendmail -> http://spandrel.com/writing/sndmail/...ytaxonomy.html

[kriss]

Also, check out "grsecurity(.org)"

If you want to be secure, thats what you should use