What is hta access?
.htaccess is a configuration file used by Apache web servers to control access and behavior for specific directories on a website. This file begins with a period to signify that it’s hidden within the folder. An .htaccess file can be used to load customized error pages (such as 404 pages), create URL redirects, implement password-protected authentication for specific directories on your server, and more. If you have access to the server settings you can edit the Apache configuration to allow the .htaccess file to override standard website configurations.
Do WordPress run on Apache?
Yes, WordPress can run on Apache. In fact, Apache is a common web server used to host WordPress sites, often alongside PHP and MySQL as part of a LAMP stack.
No, WordPress cannot run without a web server (such as Apache or Nginx), a scripting language (such as PHP), and a relational database management system (such as MySQL or MariaDB). These components are essential for WordPress to function as a dynamic web application.
Apache vs NGINX
NGINX is better suited for static content and high-traffic websites, while Apache is ideal for environments requiring extensive customization and dynamic content handling.
What does nginx stands for? Nginx doesn’t stand for – it’s a name, pronounced “Engine-X”. It’s the web server.
WordPress Layer
WordPress is served in two layers.
The first layer, nginx (or apache) is the web server. It handles static files. When it is fed a .php to run, it in turn calls a protocol like CGI, FPM, FCGI, etc and passes this off to the PHP interpreter to do, feeding the result to the user. This is effectively a reverse proxy.
502 error means the upstream (php) is not working properly, it had, for example, out of memory error, syntax error, config error, etc. 503 error would mean it is unavailable.
Do Hostinger WordPress use MySQL or MariaDB?
Hostinger’s web and cloud hosting plans, including those for WordPress, utilize MariaDB as their database management system. MariaDB is an open-source alternative to MySQL and offers enhanced query optimization, security, and overall performance.
Who owns open source software?
Open-source software is typically owned by the individual or group that created it, but they grant licenses to others to use, modify, and distribute the code. An open source project is still maintained by either a project owner or a group of project developers. They have the authority to merge code that others write to add in to the project. Nothing gets in to the main branch of the project without their approval.