Apache Http Server; Apache Http Server 2.0 - Red Hat ENTERPRISE LINUX 3 Reference Manual

The Apache HTTP Server is a robust, commercial-grade open source Web server developed by
the Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/). Red Hat Enterprise Linux includes
the Apache HTTP Server 2.0 as well as a number of server modules designed to enhance its
functionality.
The default configuration file installed with the Apache HTTP Server works without alteration for
most situations. This chapter outlines many of the directives found within its configuration file
(
/etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf
convert a configuration file from the older Apache HTTP Server 1.3 format.
Warning
If using the graphical HTTP Configuration Tool (
Apache HTTP Server's configuration file as the HTTP Configuration Tool regenerates this file when-
ever it is used.
For more information about the HTTP Configuration Tool, please refer to the chapter titled Apache
HTTP Server Configuration in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administration Guide.

10.1. Apache HTTP Server 2.0

There are important differences between the Apache HTTP Server 2.0 and version 1.3 (version 1.3
shipped with Red Hat Linux 7.3 and earlier). This section reviews some of the features of Apache
HTTP Server 2.0 and outlines important changes. For instructions on migrating a version 1.3 config-
uration file to the 2.0 format, refer to Section 10.2 Migrating Apache HTTP Server 1.3 Configuration
Files.
10.1.1. Features of Apache HTTP Server 2.0
The arrival of Apache HTTP Server 2.0 brings with it a number of new features, including:
New Apache API — Modules utilize a new, more powerful set of Application Programming Inter-
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faces (APIs).
Important
Modules built for Apache HTTP Server 1.3 do not work without being ported to the new API. If un-
sure whether or not a particular module has been ported, consult the developer before upgrading.
Filtering — Modules can act as content filters. Refer to Section 10.2.4 Modules and Apache HTTP
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Server 2.0 for more on how filtering works.
IPv6 Support — The next generation IP addressing format is supported.
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Simplified Directives — A number of confusing directives have been removed while others have
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been simplified. Refer to Section 10.5 Configuration Directives in
tion about specific directives.
) to aid those who require a custom configuration or need to
redhat-config-httpd
Apache HTTP Server
), do not hand edit the
httpd.conf
Chapter 10.
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