Apache Website Hosting

The ITS web hosting service is the installation and maintenance of web servers in the LAMP environment and primarily focuses on web application hosting. It aims to provide security, reliability and reduces risks associated with server downtime, poor performance, file corruption, and hacker attacks. LAMP is a stack of open-source software used to build a viable general-purpose web server and stands for Linux (operating system), Apache (HTTP server), MySQL (database software), and PHP (server-side scripting language). Apache is an open-source and free web server software that powers around 40% of websites around the world. The official name is Apache HTTP Server, and it’s maintained and developed by the Apache Software Foundation. Apache web hosting is a foundational element of web services at URI. Most workers will never encounter or need direct services or access to the Apache environment. If you require additional information or are experiencing issues with a current Apache instance please contact the IT Service Desk for technical consultation.

Web Hosting Agreement Options

This service is available to URI academic and administrative departments, faculty, staff, and student organizations. Because the web hosting environments are designed to support multiple applications, including commercial, and/or open source applications and those that are locally developed by departments, all applications are subject to code review and scan. Content and/or application development assistance are not included.

ITS Responsibilities
Level I –
Standard ITS support:
  • Installs and configures the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) environment and all applicable OS system software on the central web applications server.
  • Provides name-based virtual hosts on the server.
  • Provides server backup/restore options
Department Responsibilities
Level I –
Standard department support:
  • Provides high-level IT support personnel
  • Maintains relations with ITS support group
  • Installs and maintains web applications
  • Troubleshoots and upgrades web applications as needed
ITS Responsibilities
Level II –
Complete ITS support: ITS provides Level I support PLUS:
  • Installs and maintains web applications.
  • Troubleshoots and upgrades web applications as needed.
Department Responsibilities
Level II –
Minimal department support:
  • Maintains relations with ITS support group.

Connect with the Service Desk

ITS Service Desk
Walk-in support is available M-F 8-5 in the basement of the library