1. First, ensure that Python is installed on your system. To check whether Python is installed, execute the command `python —version` in your command line. If Python is not installed, you can download the appropriate version from the official Python website.
1. Install the Apache HTTP server if it is not yet installed. Instructions for doing this will depend on your operating system. For Ubuntu users, the command would be `sudo apt-get install apache2`.
1. Install mod_python using the package manager of your Linux distribution. Mod_python is an Apache module that embeds the Python interpreter within the server. For Ubuntu users, execute: `sudo apt-get install libapache2-mod-python`.
Note: There is a growing consensus within the Python community to use `mod_wsgi` instead of `mod_python`. `mod_wsgi` is designed to host any Python application which supports the Python WSGI interface.
1. Configure Apache to handle .py files with mod\_python. This will depend on your Apache server configuration. You generally need to add something like this to your httpd.conf file:
\`\`\`1. Restart the Apache server in order to apply the changes. In Ubuntu, for example, you would use the command `sudo service apache2 restart`.
1. Thereafter, any .py files in the /var/www/html directory will be processed by mod\_python.
Remember that deploying Python with Apache is a complex task and should only be done if you are familiar with system administration. Always test your configuration in a safe environment before deploying it to a live server.
Also keep in mind that using web frameworks like Django or Flask can be a more productive way to build Python web applications, as they come with utilities for simplifying common web development tasks.
