> > connect to server". Do i need to put the following in the httpd.conf
> > file:
> >
> > <VirtualHost another-ssl.fictional.co:443>
> > Port 443
> > ...
> Sure, you need such an entry. Plus a corresponding ``Listen 443'', of course.
mmm - but why is that Port... needed? Are you sure thats needed?
>
> > Im trying to run a non-ssl apache server (main server) and a ssl apache
> > server. Do i need to open the port 443 in the firewall if im installing the
> > ssl apache server on the internal network?
>
> Yes, when you're firewall also filters ports, you've to allow connections to
> port 443 (HTTPS) in addition to 80 (HTTP), too.
>
> Using http://www.abc.com:443 just leads to an error
> page saying that you're connecting via HTTP to an HTTPS port.
Yeah - really cool! (coded to avoid the TOP #1 FAQ ?! ;) )
> > Also why is the apache ssl server installed in the /usr/local/apache
> > directory when i did "./configure --prefix=/apache/apache_1.3.4"?
>
> I'm sure --prefix works.
YES! It works.
I do a "make -n install" before installing, to take a look what will
happen - to go for sure :).
Even the _comments_ in the configuration file are "prefix-ed"!
oki,
Steffen
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