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The command "apachectl restart" is used to restart the Apache HTTP server.

Apache HTTP server is a widely-used open-source web server software that allows hosting websites and serving web content. Sometimes, it becomes necessary to restart the server to apply changes in the configuration or to troubleshoot issues.

The "apachectl" command is a utility that comes with Apache and is used to control various aspects of the server, including starting, stopping, and restarting it.

When you run the "apachectl restart" command, it forcefully stops the running Apache server and then starts it again with the new configuration or settings if any. It is essentially a combination of two separate commands: "apachectl stop" to halt the running server and "apachectl start" to initiate it again.

By using the "restart" command, you ensure a clean shutdown and subsequent startup of the Apache server, making it useful for applying changes consistently or resolving issues by resetting the server state.