Modifying the Start Mode of the Apache Web Server 

Use

The Apache Web server can start in normal or SSL mode.

·        In normal mode, it only receives HTTP requests.

·        In SSL mode, it only receives HTTPS requests.

To start the Apache Web server in SSL mode, modify the configuration file TREXDaemon.ini.

Procedure

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       1.      Log on as the TREX user (<TREX_instance_number>).

       2.      Stop TREX using the TREX daemon.

       3.      Go to the TREX installation directory.

       4.      Open the file TREXDaemon.ini with a text editor.

       5.      In the section [apache], add the entry –DSSL after the parameter arguments.

[apache]

executable=httpd

arguments=-d %SAP_RETRIEVAL_PATH%/Apache -R %SAP_RETRIEVAL_PATH%/Apache/libexec –F -DSSL

startdir=%SAP_RETRIEVAL_PATH%/Apache/bin

instances=1

priority=normal

affinity = 0

       6.      Save and close the file.

       7.      Start TREX.

Result

When you next restart TREX, the Apache Web server is started in SSL mode.