>-----Original Message----- >From: rmck [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > >Whats the benefit of mod_ssl compared to Apache-SSL??? >
One has got "mod" in its name and the other hasn't :-) I am not expert enough to comment on the two implementations of SSL technology so I restrict myself to the useability differences: Apache-SSL is a monolithic program with the SSL functionality hard-coded into apache. This leads to a large binary. Also, many SSL directives are *required* in the config in order for it to work. mod_ssl allows you to add or remove SSL functionality to an already working apache (assuming you compiled with EAPI and DSO). So you have more flexibility. In a single server set-up, there is probably little to choose from between the two, however, I could imagine a multi-apache environment where you wanted some servers with SSL and some without. mod_ssl would be a good choice there. As far as I can see, there is no difference between Apache-SSL and apache with mod_ssl statically compiled - both lead to a monolithic, SSL-aware binary. Finally, in my experience, mod_ssl tracks apache updates really fast. Usually a new mod_ssl is ready within a day of a new apache version. Apache-SSL tends to be slower and is sometimes a few versions behind Rgds, Owen Boyle This message is for the named person's use only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please notify the sender urgently and then immediately delete the message and any copies of it from your system. Please also immediately destroy any hardcopies of the message. You must not, directly or indirectly, use, disclose, distribute, print, or copy any part of this message if you are not the intended recipient. The sender's company reserves the right to monitor all e-mail communications through their networks. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the message states otherwise and the sender is authorised to state them to be the views of the sender's company. ______________________________________________________________________ Apache Interface to OpenSSL (mod_ssl) www.modssl.org User Support Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Automated List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED]
