Re: Which Apache version to use?
On Sun, Nov 14, 2004 at 04:39:37PM -0800, Jay O'Brien wrote: My purpose: Learn FreeBSD, learn Apache, build simple web server. Hardware: Dedicated i386 machine, three big HDs (120GB, 120GB, 200GB) OS: FreeBSD 5.3. No X windows installed (maybe later?) If this is to be a dedicated server machine, you don't really need X11 installed. My opinion, others will surely differ. Apps: Also intend to use postfix, majordomo, samba LAN:Serve LAN with Windows machines, all LAN IPs are fixed. Internet: Fixed IPs available to be used later. Web pages: I have many web pages (no java) that I would like to copy from their present server to a local server. My new 5.3 installation includes these ports: apache-contrib apache-forrest apache-jserv apache13 apache13+ipv6 apache13-modperl apache13-modssl apache13-modssl+ipv6 apache13-ssl apache2 As I'm learning from scratch, am I correct in assuming that I would be better off to start with apache2, or should I use one of the flavors of apache13 (1.3) and perhaps upgrade later? There are fairly large differences between the two, but if you can learn how to use and look after one, then you can learn the other one without too much hassle, too. If I use 1.3, why would I use anything other than the apache13 port? Take a look in each port's pkg-descr file for a little more information. For example, apache13-modperl embeds a perl interpreter in Apache to cut out the startup overheads of running perl CGI scripts. Apache13-ssl includes support for encrypted session (https). Links to how to do it web pages would be appreciated. There's plenty out there - just ask Google for help. HTH Dan -- Daniel Bye PGP Key: ftp://ftp.slightlystrange.org/pgpkey/dan.asc PGP Key fingerprint: 3B9D 8BBB EB03 BA83 5DB4 3B88 86FC F03A 90A1 BE8F _ ASCII ribbon campaign ( ) - against HTML, vCards and X - proprietary attachments in e-mail / \ pgpzfPIreFU9x.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: Which Apache version to use?
Tabor Kelly wrote: The apache13 port is just apache. The apache-x ports also include x. For example, I run apache-modssl, because I needed ssl support. mod_ssl isn't really a module since it (also) requires patching the base apache code. As for apache2, I think it is still marked as unstable (though some people successfully use it in production environments). The main advantage of apache2 over apache1.3 has to do with multi-threading vs. having multiple processes (apache 1.3 is not threaded). This isn't actually an advantage in FreeBSD because their is not much process overhead, this is mainly intended for the windows users. Also, some apache13 modules have not been ported to apache2 yet, notably mod_perl. In short, IMHO, install apache13 unless you need SSL support, then install apache13-modssl. Daniel Bye wrote: If this is to be a dedicated server machine, you don't really need X11 installed. My opinion, others will surely differ. As I'm learning from scratch, am I correct in assuming that I would be better off to start with apache2, or should I use one of the flavors of apache13 (1.3) and perhaps upgrade later? There are fairly large differences between the two, but if you can learn how to use and look after one, then you can learn the other one without too much hassle, too. If I use 1.3, why would I use anything other than the apache13 port? Take a look in each port's pkg-descr file for a little more information. For example, apache13-modperl embeds a perl interpreter in Apache to cut out the startup overheads of running perl CGI scripts. Apache13-ssl includes support for encrypted session (https). Thanks, folks! I'll use apache13 and see what happens. Jay O'Brien Rio Linda, California, USA ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Which Apache version to use?
My purpose: Learn FreeBSD, learn Apache, build simple web server. Hardware: Dedicated i386 machine, three big HDs (120GB, 120GB, 200GB) OS: FreeBSD 5.3. No X windows installed (maybe later?) Apps: Also intend to use postfix, majordomo, samba LAN:Serve LAN with Windows machines, all LAN IPs are fixed. Internet: Fixed IPs available to be used later. Web pages: I have many web pages (no java) that I would like to copy from their present server to a local server. My new 5.3 installation includes these ports: apache-contrib apache-forrest apache-jserv apache13 apache13+ipv6 apache13-modperl apache13-modssl apache13-modssl+ipv6 apache13-ssl apache2 As I'm learning from scratch, am I correct in assuming that I would be better off to start with apache2, or should I use one of the flavors of apache13 (1.3) and perhaps upgrade later? If I use 1.3, why would I use anything other than the apache13 port? Links to how to do it web pages would be appreciated. Jay O'Brien Rio Linda, California, USA ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
