Can someone please explain to me the differences between using an Apache server on a regular laptop vs. a whole operating system like Windows Server 2008. I'd like to setup an intranet complete with an internal domain name. Is this possible with Apache or do you have to use a complete server operating system like Windows server 2008?
No, you can use Apaches on any Windows Operating System I ran a public web site for a while using Apache on Windows 98 and then Windows XP. A server Operating System is not necessary.
You don't use Apache to set up the Domain Name, you use the Hosts file and configure Apache accordingly.
Stuart
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