New to Apache

[jcp03]

Hi all,

I need some information on Apache (1.1). The computer is a dedicated Linux machine and it will be networked via a peer to peer connection.

The Web server machine will be on a cable modem (so it is up all the time). What i need to configure is a solid firewall, include server extentions (yes sadly I am using FrontPage to build my websites), PHP, Perl, and a secure HTTP section, etc.

Going through the database at the Apache Organization website is completely over my head with too many technical details. So I am really hoping that you folks could help get me started on this adventure.

Thanks in advance

JCP03

PS if you need more info just ask.

 

[siberian]

Apache is not going to solve your firewalling needs etc. It just serves webpages. Your best bet is to start with one at a time. Apache 2.0 comes with all of these pre-included, you just have to enable them at compile time or as shared libraries. Check 'configure.sh --help'

Upgrade from 1.1, it has many security holes.

Check the linux or security groups for more info on how to accomplish the firewall etc.

 

[jcp03]

Thanks for the response Siberian.

Yeah I know about the security breaches in Apache 1.1 (hoping to upgrade to RHL 8.0 very soon). This was not going to be line, it was only going to be a home networked test. Sorry about not clarifying that to you.

Really this is just for practicing to get use to this interface. I am personally sick of either having to pay some company to host my site or (shudders) having to deal with freebies (which I have dealt with for a few years now).

Also I have heard of people adding the perl_mod and I believe the php_mod (if that exsists) are those available for free or am I going to have to fork out a monster load of cash.

Thanks again.

JCP03

 

[siberian]

mod_perl and mod_php are also free.

Don't run mod_perl if your a newbie though, it will eat you alive. I run mod_perl on all of my dynamic content servers but it is a very different beast then your standard mod_*..

These can all be downloaded and installed for free. Each has directions included in the download package. Check Google for each one.

 

[jcp03]

I actually went to Apache last night and downloaded the 2.0.48 version. There was a couple other lifes next to it. One was called PGP and the other MD5 (binaries I think), and there was also another file of Apache called "httpd-2.0.48.tar.Z". The version I downloaded is called httpd-2.0.48.tar.gz

First what is the differnce, second do I need the PGP or MD5, do I have to have HRL 8.0 for this to work or can it be installed over 7.3 (I would not use the 1.1 version at all)? I will be burning all this to disk in order to put it on my Linux machine. This brings me to my final question.

I read on the site I need a compilier, they recommend GNU's GCC compilier, is this a necessity or am I missing something.

Sorry if I swamped you, but I'd rather ask an experienced Apache user than to go into this completely blind and screw my machine up.

Thanks again

JCP03

 

[siberian]

1) The MD5 and PGP files are just signature files. If you wanted to you could run these through PGP to verify the integrity of the file. Don't worry about these.

2) You have gcc installed, just follow the installation and compilation instructuions.

 

[jcp03]

Guess what the ball game has changed. I went out and bought a copy of RHL 9. My computer is set up for a web server (I will have a seperate firewall computer, email server, and FTP as well).

After reading the documentation that comes with Apache and one thing I'd like to know is can I create my own IP addresses for testing or will I still have to get one from my ISP?

As I said this server is not going live until i have the entire thing the way I want it.

Thanks in adavance.

JCP03

 

[siberian]

IF you are running behind a router like a linksys etc you can create your own INTERNAL IP address but the external is determined by your ISP.

This is rapidly getting into the realm of networking and linux specific stuff. You may want to most in those groups so you get the best quality of response.

 

[jcp03]

Well I have not seen a forum about a combp of Linux and networking which is why I posted my questions here.

JCP03

 

[jcp03]

Well I have not seen a forum about a combo of Linux and networking which is why I posted my questions here.

JCP03

 

[siberian]

'Linux' and 'networking' are not the same topic

For the network config, chat withthe network group.

For how to get your linux box to comply with those settings, chat with the linux group.

For how to get your apache server on a given network and linux config to function properly, this is the place to be