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Why doesn't Apache include SSL?

Apache Server Frequently Asked Questions
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) data transport requires encryption, and many governments have restrictions upon the import, export, and use of encryption technology. If Apache included SSL in the base package, its distribution would involve all sorts of legal and bureaucratic issues, and it would no longer be freely available. Also, some of the technology required to talk to current clients using SSL is patented by RSA Data Security, who restricts its use without a license.
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Is Apache-SSL Y2K Compliant?

Apache-SSL
Apache-SSL does not add any date processing to the underlying components, so does not affect the overall compliance of your system. The main component, Apache, has this to say on the matter. You should also check your operating system, hardware and any other modules you include.
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How do I use EGD with Apache-SSL?

Apache-SSL
Ben Srour explains how he did it on Mac OS/X here. The process should be very similar for other Unix variants. Mailing Lists There are two Apache-SSL mailing lists. For support and general help from the Apache-SSL community, send a blank email to apache-ssl-help@lists.aldigital.co.uk. This is probably the most direct route to getting arbitrary questions answered. However, BEFORE posting your question, please check that it hasn't already been answered by searching the archive.
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How can I get my script's output without Apache buffering it? Why doesn't my server push work?

Apache Server Frequently Asked Questions
of Apache 1.3, CGI scripts are essentially not buffered. Every time your script does a "flush" to output data, that data gets relayed on to the client. Some scripting languages, for example Perl, have their own buffering for output - this can be disabled by setting the $| special variable to 1. Of course this does increase the overall number of packets being transmitted, which can result in a sense of slowness for the end user. Prior to 1.
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What is Apache?

Apache Server Frequently Asked Questions
runs on Windows NT/9x, Netware 5.x and above, OS/2, and most versions of Unix, as well as several other operating systems DBM databases for authentication allows you to easily set up password-protected pages with enormous numbers of authorized users, without bogging down the server. Customized responses to errors and problems Allows you to set up files, or even CGI scripts, which are returned by the server in response to errors and problems, e.g.
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Apache] How do I setup/install an SSL certificate?

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Here is a link to 'how to' install a cert: that covers SGC SuperCert, SSL Web Server Certificate, and SSL123 Certificate:
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How do I configure Apache 2 for SSL?

SDB: Apache 2 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
apache2 just shows the default apache start page rather than the SuSEhelp (or system status information) screen, which apache1 on 8.0 did. Apache/1.3.27 (Linux/SuSE 8.2) fails to start while the system boots for some reason , i am starting SuSE in init 3 mode . Please help , thank you. I've installed the rpms, Apache and mod_perl, mod_python and mod_php4. However, they don't seem to be taking effect. I've added : LoadModule php4_module /usr/lib/apache2-worker/libphp4.so to suse_loadmodule.
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How can I enable the Apache SSL extensions?

Get SSLeay 0.8.0 or later from [ftp://ftp.psy.uq.oz.au/pub/Crypto/ SSL] ?? Build and test and install it! Get Apache SSLeay extensions from [ftp://ftp.ox.ac.uk/pub/crypto/SSL /] here Unpack it in the apache source directory and patch Apache as per the README. Configure and build it. You might also try [http://www.zedz.net] ZEDZ net which has many pre-built packages, and is located outside of the United States.
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Why doesn't the FAQ include much personal information about anyone who is on the show?

Miscellaneous: World News Now FAQ
It's because personal information such as, say, how old Mark Mullen is (34) is just that: personal. What information WNN people want to share with the audience, they will do on the show. They have the right to choose how much that is, and this FAQ will not pry.
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Why doesn't Drugs@FDA include dietary supplements?

Drugs@FDA: Frequently Asked Questions
Dietary supplements do not require FDA approval to be sold in the United States. FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition is responsible for the agency's oversight of these products.
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What is SSL... ?

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What is SSL? The SSL security protocol provides data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication for a TCP/IP connection. Because SSL is built into all major browsers and web servers, simply installing a digital certificate turns on their SSL capabilities.
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Seems like there is a difference on startup between the original Apache and an SSL-aware Apache?

SSL/TLS Strong Encryption: FAQ - Apache HTTP Server
Yes, in general, starting Apache with a built-in mod_ssl is just like starting an unencumbered Apache, except for the fact that when you have a pass phrase on your SSL private key file. Then a startup dialog pops up asking you to enter the pass phrase. To type in the pass phrase manually when starting the server can be problematic, for instance when starting the server from the system boot scripts.
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Is there a difference on startup between the original Apache and an SSL-aware Apache?

SSL/TLS Strong Encryption: FAQ - Apache HTTP Server
Yes. In general, starting Apache with mod_ssl built-in is just like starting Apache without it. However, if you have a passphrase on your SSL private key file, a startup dialog will pop up which asks you to enter the pass phrase. Having to manually enter the passphrase when starting the server can be problematic - for example, when starting the server from the system boot scripts. In this case, you can follow the steps below to remove the passphrase from your private key.
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Why does my browser just hang when I connect to Apache-SSL?

Apache-SSL
Also, if you see: SSL_Accept failed error:140760EB:SSL routines:SSL23_GET_CLIENT_HELLO:unknown protocol in your error log, it's for the same reason.
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How do I run Apache-SSL as a shareable (DSO) module?

Apache-SSL
configure --enable-shared=apache_ssl then enable the module in your httpd.conf: LoadModule apache_ssl_module modules/libssl.so gcc -c -I../os/unix -I../include -I/usr/local/ssl/include -funsigned-char -DTARGET=\"httpsd\" -DAPACHE_SSL '../apaci' -DAPACHE_SSL buff.c buff.c: In function 'ap_read': buff.c:259: structure has no member named 'stats' buff.c:267: structure has no member named 'stats' buff.c:268: structure has no member named 'stats' buff.
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How do I know which mod_ssl version is for which Apache version?

SSL/TLS Strong Encryption: FAQ - Apache HTTP Server
That's trivial: mod_ssl uses version strings of the syntax <mod_ssl-version>-<apache-version>, for instance 2.4.0-1.3.9. This directly indicates that it's mod_ssl version 2.4.0 for Apache version 1.3.9. And this also means you only can apply this mod_ssl version to exactly this Apache version (unless you use the --force option to mod_ssl's configure command ;-).
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My Apache dumps core when I add both mod_ssl and PHP3?

SSL/TLS Strong Encryption: FAQ - Apache HTTP Server
Make sure you add mod_ssl to the Apache source tree first and then do a fresh configuration and installation of PHP3. For SSL support EAPI patches are required which have to change internal Apache structures. PHP3 needs to know about these in order to work correctly. Always make sure that -DEAPI is contained in the compiler flags when PHP3 is built.
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How do i request SSL Server Certificate request for Apache webserver?

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Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) with the server RSA private key (output will be PEM formatted): $ openssl req -newkey rsa:1024 -keyout server.key -keyform PEM -out server.csr -config /tmp/doegrids/globus-host-ssl.conf.1c3f2ca8 Make sure you enter the FQDN ("Fully Qualified Domain Name") of the server when OpenSSL prompts you for the "CommanName", i.e when you generate a CSR for a website which will be later accessed via https://www.foo.com, enter www.foo.com here.
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How do I install Apache and Tomcat with SSL / HTTPS support?

jGuru: Tomcat FAQ
Author: Alex Chaffee (http://www.jguru.com/guru/viewbio.jsp?EID=3) STeve Punte, from the Tomcat Users List, writes: The web site http://www.ccl.net/cca/software/UNIX/apache/index.shtml was great for me on getting SSL operational. Not for the faint of heart! Also, Jun Inamori has written a great tutorial walkthrough on compiling and installing Apache with Tomcat and JServ at http://www.oop-reserch.com/tomcat_3_1/.
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How and why was Apache created?

Apache Server Frequently Asked Questions
The About Apache document explains how the Apache project evolved from its beginnings as an outgrowth of the NCSA httpd project to its current status as one of the fastest, most efficient, and most functional web servers in existence.
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Cakewalk doesn't include an Instrument Definition for my MIDI instrument. Where can I find one?

Cakewalk - Frequently Asked Questions
If Cakewalk doesn't currently have the definition for your instrument, you may have to create the definition yourself. We do offer step by step instructions on how to do so here. You might also consider posting a request for the definition on our General newsgroup, which you can access from our Newsgroups page. Often, another Cakewalk user has already created the definition, and will email it to you. (Back to top)
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Why doesn't the BNFC include more detail about drugs used for the management of malignant disease?

Frequently asked questions: BNFC Extra
Chapter 8 of the BNFC includes information about the indications of cytotoxic drugs as well as some of the principal side-effects associated with them. Because oncology is an area that is likely to be managed by specialists, the BNFC does not include detail of chemotherapy regimens. Such information is best obtained from up-to-date specialist literature.
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Why does the connection hang when I connect to my SSL-aware Apache server?

SSL/TLS Strong Encryption: FAQ - Apache HTTP Server
Because you connected with HTTP to the HTTPS port, i.e. you used an URL of the form ''http://'' instead of ''https://''. This also happens the other way round when you connect via HTTPS to a HTTP port, i.e. when you try to use ''https://'' on a server that doesn't support SSL (on this port). Make sure you are connecting to a virtual server that supports SSL, which is probably the IP associated with your hostname, not localhost (127.0.0.1). There can be various reasons.
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