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How are modules compiled in Apache HTTP Server?
The Apache HTTP Server is a modular program where the administrator can choose the functionality to include in the server by selecting a set of modules. Modules will be compiled as Dynamic Shared Objects (DSOs) that exist separately from the main httpd binary file.
Why do I need to keep Apache server status enabled?
Retain the Apache server-status disabled. If the Apache server-status is enabled, the directive displays details about the server’s performance such as server uptime, server load, current HTTP requests and client IP addresses. This information might prove vital to a hacker to craft an attack against the webserver.
What do I need to do to secure my Apache server?
To secure Apache, you may want to disable certain services, such as CGI execution and symbolic links, if these are not needed. You can disable these services using the Options directive in the httpd.conf configuration file and you may also disable these services for a particular directory only.
Why do I have to install Apache on my computer?
A default installation of the Apache HTTP server may include many pre-installed and enabled modules that you do not need. To add insult to injury, some web server administrators have a tendency to take the path of least resistance and enable all the remaining modules in httpd.conf, so as to ensure that everything works without a hitch.
How to enable or disable modules in Apache?
Install required Apache module if not not already installed. Check if desired module is already loaded or enabled (optional). You can also use the -M option instead which is just a shortcut to the above command. Add desired modules into Apache configuration file using the LoadModule directive.
How to compile Apache to load shared objects?
To just compile Apache with the ability to load shared objects (and add modules later), use –enable-so, then consult the documentation on compiling modules seperately in the Apache 2.2. DSO docs. To get rewrite, proxy and bunch of other modules, I used the above command.
How to enable or disable Apache modules in openSUSE?
Users of Ubuntu and other Debian derivatives along with openSUSE and SLES can use a2dismod utility to disable Apache modules. $ sudo a2dismod ssl [sudo] password for user: Module ssl disabled. To activate the new configuration, you need to run: systemctl restart apache2 Restart Apache service for the modules to be unloaded.