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Apache Web Server with OpenSSL, mod_ssl

Common web server management tasks for Apache are performed by command-line. Any changes to the configuration require that your web server be restarted to implement changes such as modifications to SSL support.

All steps should be performed on the local machine. Use of telnet is strongly discouraged, as your information and passwords will be sent in clear-text and susceptible to 'snooping'.

  • To Start and Stop your web server Without Using SSL:
    • Open a terminal window and log in as 'root'.
    • Start the web server with this command:
      $/usr/local/apache/bin/apachectl start

    • To stop the web server, enter this command:
      $/usr/local/apache/bin/apachectl stop

  • To Start and Stop your web server Using SSL:
    • Open a terminal window and log in as 'root'.

    • Start the web server with this command:
      $/usr/local/apache/bin/apachectl startssl

      • Apache/1.3.19 mod_ssl/2.8.3 (Pass Phrase Dialog)

      Some of your private key files are encrypted for security reasons.
      In order to read them you have to provide us with the pass phrases.

      Server www.yoursite.com:443 (RSA)
      Enter pass phrase:

      Ok: Pass Phrase Dialog successful.

    • To stop the server, enter this command:
      $/usr/local/apache/bin/apachectl stop