FreeBSD and Apache on startup

[shell]

New to FreeBSD so please excuse my lack of knowledge yet ;)

Got Apache installed..
I can start it with /usr/local/apache/bin/apachectl start..
But how on earth do I get this (Apache to start) to happen at startup? Been looking at this rc stuff and still don't have Apache start automatically on boot :(

Thank you

[bakedjake]

Did you install from packages, ports, or source tarball?

[shell]

tarball I think.. what ever the "main" download is on httpd.apache.org (wasn't freebsd specific.. just system type specific.tar.gz)

[bcc1234]

Place a startup script into /usr/local/etc/rc.d

The file name has to end with .sh and the executable bit must be set.

If I were you, I would remove it and reinstall from ports. That way all that stuff will be created for you.

[bakedjake]

Quick, simple, stupid, wrong (but works) answer:

Insert the line

/usr/local/apache/bin/apachectl start

into /etc/rc.local.

Correct answer:

Delete that apache you just installed, and install from ports. If you're not familiar with the FreeBSD ports system, look up the FreeBSD handbook in Google. The ports package will automagically install the startup script for you, and gives you the added advantage of following standard. Plus, you'll be happier if you ever want to upgrade.

One of the three coolest things about the FreeBSD system is the ports collection, IMHO. It is your best friend. Learn it!

[shell]

OKay.. will go the ports way :)
What's the best way of getting rid of the current 'wrong' apache?

[bakedjake]

# rm -Rf /usr/local/apache

[shell]

A mostly windows user here ;)

[shell]

I've installed the port.. a few questions:

- What's the best/recommended way of upgrading?
- Where does Apache httpd.conf etc get put by default when installing off a port? (Can I find it? lol)

[bcc1234]

- The best way to upgrate is to reinstall. No matter what people say. Just make sure you save your old config files and libs that you are using.
- Apache configuration should be in /usr/local/etc/apache