Apache for IBM i: Where to Find Documentation
HTTP Server for i (Powered by Apache) is the IBM i integrated web server. Although this unique implementation of Apache is well documented by IBM, that documentation can be hard to find. Internet searches often return outdated or irrelevant links.
As a reference for the IBM i community, here are our recommended links to key Apache for IBM i topics.
- Main documentation page (concepts, administration, setup, CGI programming):
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.5?topic=serving-http-server - Reference information (configuration directives, log formats, commands, more):
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.5?topic=server-reference-information - PCI Compliance page for HTTP Server for i (Powered by Apache)
(Added January 2023 with our thanks to Paul Nicolay)
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1170946 - Directive finder (search for specific directives):
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.5?topic=ssw_ibm_i_75/rzas1/rzas1directivefinder.htm
The Directive Finder retrieves information on specific configuration directives:
HTTP Server for i (Powered by Apache) Directive Finder
To see all directives, click the “Show all” button:
All HTTP Server Directives
We hope this information helps you to make full use of HTTP Server for i (Powered by Apache).
For information on installing and configuring Apache to run Seiden PHP+ applications, see this documentation.
Hi,
Another interesting page is https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1170946 so you can explain to your auditors why the IBM i version is “running behind” on the official Apache version and why it not necessarily means it is vulnerable (however it usually remains a challenge to explain it).
Kind regards,
Paul
Thanks, Paul! We will keep that link handy.