Redirect is simpler as you can see, it redirects everything, it has a regex version called RedirectMatch. Both are provided by mod_alias.
RewriteRule is for more complex things, yes it can redirect too, but as you have seen yourself, the most simple thing can bring confusion. RewriteRute is provided by mod_rewrite and should be used only when there is no simpler option for the sake of simplicity. The rule of thumb is to go for simpler configuration directives whenever possible, and a simple redirection like that in virtualhost is a task perfect for Redirect. 2017-07-16 19:14 GMT+02:00 David Mehler <dave.meh...@gmail.com>: > Hello, > > Thanks. I'll try the rewrite redirect. > > With regards the redirect option, the simpler way, does it do the tls > conversion unsecure to secure? What would the advantages/disadvantages > of rewrite and redirect? > > Thanks. > Dave. > > > On 7/16/17, Daniel <dferra...@gmail.com> wrote: >> And while at it why not use simple Redirect's since your config fits >> perfectly to use them: >> >> <VirtualHost *:80> >> ServerName example.com >> Redirect / http://www.example.com/ >> </VirtualHost> >> >> simpler, gets the job done, and you don't need a cannon to smash a fly. >> >> >> 2017-07-16 17:48 GMT+02:00 Luca Toscano <toscano.l...@gmail.com>: >>> Hi David, >>> >>> 2017-07-15 3:11 GMT+02:00 David Mehler <dave.meh...@gmail.com>: >>>> >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> I'm running Apache 2.4 on a FreeBSD 10.3 system, with several virtual >>>> hosts. My goal is to have all of them completely ssl, except for the >>>> .well-known area needed for letsencrypt. >>>> >>>> <VirtualHost *:80> >>>> ServerName example.com >>>> RewriteEngine On >>>> RewriteRule ^/?(.*) http://www.example.com$1 [R,L] >>>> # This line also produces the double slash effect >>>> # RewriteRule ^/?(.*) http://www.example.com/$1 [R,L] >>>> </VirtualHost> >>>> >>> >>> Have you tried with RewriteRule ^(.*)$ https://www.example.com$1 [R=301,L] >>> ? >>> (note also the https, IIUC you need to force TLS). >>> >>> Hope that helps, >>> >>> Luca >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Daniel Ferradal >> IT Specialist >> >> email dferradal at gmail.com >> linkedin es.linkedin.com/in/danielferradal >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@httpd.apache.org >> For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@httpd.apache.org >> >> > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@httpd.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@httpd.apache.org > -- Daniel Ferradal IT Specialist email dferradal at gmail.com linkedin es.linkedin.com/in/danielferradal --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@httpd.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@httpd.apache.org
