Apr_sockaddr_info_get() Failed

Question

Today while trying to start apache server I received an error:

Apr_sockaddr_info_get() Failed

I would like to get opinions / answers to resolve this issue.

I would like to know what exactly is wrong with my current setup and what are correct steps I need to take to resolve it.

Just to start apache server I referred to http://www.webune.com/forums/apr-sockaddr-info-get-failed.html and server started without error but I don't see website coming online yet.

I'm not exactly sure what all information is required to resolve it, you guys can ask me and I'll reply with required information

Answer 1

Fix your hosts file at /etc/hosts.

1) From command line type hostname to get your hostname. Example output might be example.com

2) Edit /etc/hosts and change the lines to match your hostname. Example:

    ::1 localhost.example.com localhost
    127.0.0.1 localhost.example.com localhost
    192.168.1.104 example.com example
    192.168.1.104 example.com.

3) Open your httpd.conf file and make sure ServerName is defined. If it is not add ServerName example.com

4) Restart apache via command line apachectl -k graceful OR apachectl -k restart