Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Is there a difference on startup between the original Apache and an SSL-aware Apache?

April 26, 2017Apache original ssl-aware startup

0

Posted

Is there a difference on startup between the original Apache and an SSL-aware Apache?

1 Answer

0

Posted

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.