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apache:site:disable

a2dissite: Disable a virtual host.
$ sudo a2dissite ${virtual_host}
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The command "sudo a2dissite ${virtual_host}" is used to disable or deactivate a virtual host configuration file in Apache 2 web server on Linux. Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "sudo" is a command used to run a command as a superuser or with administrative privileges. It allows the user to perform actions that require root access.
  • "a2dissite" is a command provided by Apache 2 that stands for "Apache 2 Disable Site". It is used to disable or deactivate a virtual host site configuration.
  • "${virtual_host}" is a placeholder for the name of the virtual host configuration file that you want to disable. Replace it with the actual name of the virtual host you want to disable.

By running this command with administrative privileges, you can disable a specific virtual host configuration file, preventing Apache from serving the associated website or application. This is useful when you want to temporarily remove a site or switch to a different configuration without deleting the actual configuration file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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