>> we like to have a pound server on standby in case the live server fails. >> problem is, that we can't keep the pound.cfg centralized as the >> HTTP/HTTPS Listen -> Address line is server specific. >> >> is there a way to fill this variable with the `hostname` for instance? >> >> regards, >> >> PAT >> >> -- >> *Pat Erler* >> Gtalk/G+: per...@gmail.com <mailto:per...@gmail.com> >> <mailto:per...@gmail.com>Skype: pat_erler > > I am not actually sure if pound supports exactly what you are looking > for. One alternative would be to use a virtual IP addres: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_IP_address > > I have done this in my previous job and it worked very well (although > it wasn't with pound). YMMV! > > /A > > -- > To unsubscribe send an email with subject unsubscribe to pound@apsis.ch. > Please contact ro...@apsis.ch for questions.
And of course you could use a configuration management tool like puppet or chef. That'll be way to heavy for only managing pound, but maybe your current pound need gives you a reason to move towards something like that. A. -- To unsubscribe send an email with subject unsubscribe to pound@apsis.ch. Please contact ro...@apsis.ch for questions.
