You didn't install mod_perl, see:
http://perl.apache.org/guide/scenario.html#Standalone_mod_perl_Enabled_Apac
http://perl.apache.org/guide/install.html#How_can_I_tell_whether_mod_perl_
and other sections...
> Folks,
>
> I am just starting out with mod_perl and apache and i am a bit
> confused on the installation. Maybe some can give me some tips.
> I have read all the info on the modperl apache.org site but
> I am still lost.
>
> I downloaded apache 1.3.9 and configured it..
> then used cpan to install the apache module.
> told it to compile apache for me..
> and then i did a make install.
>
> So I run httpd -l and I see modperl as a module now..
>
> I put this in the httpd.conf file and restarted the server
>
> <Files *.pl>
> SetHandler perl-script
> PerlHandler Apache::Registry
> Options ExecCGI
> </Files>
>
> But it barfs saying..
>
> [Tue Nov 9 01:37:35 1999] [notice] SIGHUP received. Attempting to
> restart
> Syntax error on line 385 of /usr/local/apache/conf/httpd.conf:
> Invalid command 'PerlHandler', perhaps mis-spelled or defined by a module
> not included in the server configuration
>
> I suppose I need something else in the httpd.conf but I am perplexed as to
> what.
>
> I eventually would like to use mod_perl to access a mysql database
> for dynamic document generation and authentication..cookies..etc.. Does
> the bundle contain everything I need or should I grab some other cpan modules?
>
> This stuff looks really neat and seems like a great project but I am
> lost horribly. As you can tell this is my frist step out of running a
> totally static web page.
>
> Thanks for any info you can offer.
>
> Mike
> --
> Friends help you move. Real friends help you move bodies.
>
>
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