Do we need to restart Apache after changing the configuration?

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Issue

  • After changing the value or modifying httpd.conf, Apache should be restarted to make effective?
  • What is a difference of the command graceful and restart?
  • The running session/connection will be disconnected by restart command?

Environment

  • JBoss Enterprise Web Server 2.x/3.x
  • Apache Web Server 2.2.x/2.4.x

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