The Apache Web Server and cPanel/WHM

This documentation explains key points about the interaction between the Apache web server software and the cPanel/WHM system. It includes details about using the EasyApache in software installed by cPanel/WHM, which lets you customize your build of Apache.

• The Apache Configuration File & Building Apache — This page provides information about httpd.conf — the Apache configuration file — and our design goals for the our Apache build system, AdvConfig.

• How httpd.conf Is Processed — This section provides a brief description of how the httpd.conf file is processed by the AdvConfig build system.

• EasyApache and PHP — This section details the options for configuring PHP to work with Apache.
  • Choosing Which Apache to Build — This area outlines some considerations for when choosing a version of Apache.
  • Choosing Which PHP Version to Build — This section outlines some considerations for when choosing both major and minor PHP versions.
  • The Options Lists — This area describes the various options that are available to you in the EasyApache system.
  • Apache PHP Request Handling — This section describes how to configure PHP to handle certain requests.
  • PHP Extensions — Here, you can configure what file extensions PHP will handle.
  • User-Level PHP Customization — This area allows you to setup PHP to be customizable for each of your users.
  • Hardening PHP — Here, you can find information on making your server more secure by hardening your PHP settings.

• Apache and PHP Customization — This section will show you how to tailor Apache and PHP to suit your needs.
  • Saving Custom Options — This area describes how to permanently store your custom options.
  • Modifying Environmental Variables — This section describes how to change environmental variables in the EasyApache system.
  • Using Custom Configure Flags — Here, you can learn how to use raw options ("raw opts") to add data to pertinent configuration files.
  • Distributing EasyApache Files Over Multiple Servers — This section describes the process of distrbuting a single EasyApache configuration accross multiple servers.
  • Creating Automated Post-Production Tests — Here, you can learn how to create custom tests to check your EasyApache configuration.
  • Custom Modules — This document provides instructions for installing custom modules, as well as examples of such modules.

• Custom Directives to httpd.conf — This area describes the process of customizing your Apache configuration file.
  • Custom Directives Outside of a Virtual Host — Here, you can learn how to add custom directives outside of a <VirtualHost> tag.
  • Changes Contained Within a Virtual Host — This section describes the process of adding custom directives inside a <VirtualHost> tag.

• EasyApache Hook Scripts — This section provides information about hook scripts you can create to perform actions at certain points in the EasyApache build process.

• FrontPage® Support — This section provides a few fixes for working with FrontPage on an EasyApache system.

• Known Issues — A brief description of known issues and fixes.