IMHO, switching to mod_proxy, and using it over SSL, is by far better than using mod_jk or mod_ajp, primarily as mod_proxy allows for secure proxy connection, whereas mod_jk and mod_ajp aren't "secure" as they are not encrypted channels.
Again, just my .02 worth. Dream * Excel * Explore * Inspire Jon McAlexander Senior Infrastructure Engineer Asst. Vice President He/His Middleware Product Engineering Enterprise CIO | EAS | Middleware | Infrastructure Solutions 8080 Cobblestone Rd | Urbandale, IA 50322 MAC: F4469-010 Tel 515-988-2508 | Cell 515-988-2508 jonmcalexan...@wellsfargo.com This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose, or take any action based on this message or any information herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation. > -----Original Message----- > From: Christopher Schultz <ch...@christopherschultz.net> > Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 11:21 AM > To: Tomcat Users List <users@tomcat.apache.org>; Mark H. Wood > <mw...@iupui.edu> > Subject: Re: Mod_JK vs Mod_Proxy > > Mark, > > On 12/6/22 08:48, Mark H. Wood wrote: > > On Mon, Dec 05, 2022 at 03:37:59PM -0500, Christopher Schultz wrote: > >> On 12/5/22 15:03, Cathy Spears wrote: > >>> Using Tomcat 8.5 and 9.0 with 32-bit Apache 2.4 and mod_jk. Are > >>> there benefits to using mod_proxy instead of mod_jk? Also, is there > >>> a planned end of life for mod_jk or will it continue to be supported > >>> for now? > >> Hopefully this will be helpful: > >> > >> > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tomcat.apache.org/presentations.h > >> tml*latest-migrate-ajp-http__;Iw!!F9svGWnIaVPGSwU!pPfhr06Y5US- > 4xynUlu > >> > 8MkDyH2IZQTGO7ONWfErKJXwgn3RbLTJLgtoDEEEEj19eKsXfa65gU91ozXFiavI > nikky > >> ekiHowkw$ > > > > I read this as a question about mod_proxy_ajp vs. mod_jk. > > I think I make the case that mod_proxy_ajp is a (slightly) better choice than > mod_jk in that presentation. > > > Happily using mod_proxy_ajp here for some years. Both work well but I > > very much prefer the way mod_proxy_ajp integrates with the proxy > > configuration in HTTPD. > > +1 > > And it doesn't require a custom-built add-on. > > -chris > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@tomcat.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@tomcat.apache.org
