Once i get my dedicated server with redhat on it.

Im thinking there will be outdated apache or new version around.

So i would go and update apache. Install php...

What are some other linux hosting software that i should check to see if they up to date?

The lastest verisons are not always the best when it comes to web servers. Apache 2.0 has been around for a while but most Hosts will continue to use Apache 1.3.* until all of the bug are worked out.

Redhat Linux was the same way, most everyone used 6.2 long after 7 was out and for good reason, several problems were found. Don't just go upgrading because a newer version is out.

Very true. The newer versions have more features, but also have more bugs. The first thing you should do is check for any security patches that are out for the software that you have.

Ahh ok, thanks for that, Can you recommend me what version to stay with for apache php mysql and any others stuff that i should know pleasE?

If you're not using any software not installed from redhat rpms, just bring your machine "uptodate" with their latest errata and security rpms.

When we do Internet server updates, we always look at:

apache
mysql
proftpd
courier imap
openssh
openssl/modssl
php
frontpage (as if they update this)
qmail (ditto)
analog
java
bind

Always remember to test on a local devel machine first.

Originally posted by MultiVol
Ahh ok, thanks for that, Can you recommend me what version to stay with for apache php mysql and any others stuff that i should know pleasE?

As of the time i write this the latest Apache is 1.3.26, I don't count Apache 2.0 series as being not stable yet, PHP 4.2.2, though 4.2.3 is coming along, MySQL 3.23.52... MySQL 4.x is being heavily tested now and soon we may see it released as a stable branch...