What is difference between apache normal restart and graceful restart?

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Apache normal restart stops and starts the server, while graceful restart allows current connections to finish before restarting.

Normal restart stops and starts the server immediately, causing all active connections to be terminated.
Graceful restart allows the server to continue serving current connections until they are finished, then starts a new instance of the server.
Graceful restart is useful for minimizing downtime and avoiding disruption to users.
Normal restart is faster but can cause data loss or corruption if connections are terminated abruptly.
To perform a graceful restart, use the command 'apachectl graceful' or 'service httpd graceful'.

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