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Martin Lichtin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
** Reply to note from Martin Lichtin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wed, 26 Jul 2000 23:36:03
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>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > > It seems mod_ssl ignores new values for SSLCertificateFile and
> > > SSLCertificateKeyFile when it handles reconfiguration via a HUP
> > > signal.
> >
> > That is correct.
>
> Ok, any reason why not? I'm guessing it doesn't reread the certificate
> because it possibly has to ask for a passphrase?
>
> > If you add/change keys or certificates you need to kill Apache dead and
> > start it again.
>
> Fair enough. But then why does a HUP signal re-open the old
> certificate files and let Apache crash when the files are not there?
I have no idea why, I just bumped into the problem a couple of times,
and finally saw the answer somewhere. I can't even tell you for sure
where I found it. I just know it only works if I kill apache wnen ever
I make changes to keys or certificates.
Rick Widmer
Internet Marketing Specialists
http://www.developersdesk.com
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