File Structure

There are different versions of the Apache web server but most hold the same key structure.
In this view we are looking at the key folders inside the Xampp Apache folder.



The Bin folder holds common executable files are held.
The Conf folder holds configuration data.
The Modules folder holds Modules like mod-- rewrite
The Logs folder holds Web server logs.
The Errors folder holds server error variables and messages.
The htdocs folder holds your web sites this folder is normally out side the main Apache folder for security reasons.

Apache is a very extendable server and uses modules to extend its range and flexibility of use.

A key file inside Conf folder is the httpd.conf file is the key to running Apache we will quickly go over this file.
Please note: That there are books just on Apache and this is just an overview on the server.

The setups for Apache are a bit different in some cases but the main folder names are mostly the same.
MAMP Web Server for Apple  has a different setup then the Xampp Web Server but both still use Apaches names for there folders.
in the image below you will see the Conf folder on the left and on the right httpd.conf file.