SSL Part 1: Apache Upgrade
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If you wish you can skip this page and go straight to mod_ssl Install page it includes the binaries covered by this page.
The following provides a general method of obtaining binaries for use with Uniform Server. Strictly speaking it’s not an up-grade however the technique is required when you do.
Apache distribute their binaries as a complete installable package (uses the msi installer) hence to get access to the binaries Apache must first be installed it’s a shame they do not provide a zip file alternative.
Where to get the binaries
All binaries are obtainable from Apache Project - Apache HTTP Server
- If your are up-grading the latest binaries can be found on this page: Download Site
- We are interested in up-grading Uniform Server 3.5-Apollo to mod ssl however this is an older version of Apache which can be found in Apache's archive Win32.
Preparation
Create a new folder anywhere you like named apache_binaries we will use this later.
Obtain the new binaries
- Goto the Archive Site
- Download file apache_2.0.59-win32-x86-openssl-0.9.7j.msi
- Save in folder apache_binaries
Install Apache
The file downloaded needs to be installed:
- Run the installer, double click on apache_2.0.59-win32-x86-openssl-0.9.7j.msi
- At the copyright warning click next
- Check I accept and click next
- Read this first Click next
- Server information add some dummy info as follows:
fred.com
www.fred.com
admin@fred.com
select all
users (radio button)
click next - Click Typical (radio buttton) click next
- Accept destination folder:
c:\Program Files\Apache Group\
Click Next - Click Install
- If challenged allow all to act as a server
- Click Finish
- Go to folder C:\Program Files\Apache Group and copy folder Apache2 and all its content to apache_binaries.
- Goto Add/Remove programs and remove Apache HTTP Server 2.0.59
You now have a set of Apache binaries you can use, keep these for future reference.
Note 1: The Apache installer is no longer required you may wish to delete this to save space.
Conclusion
The above outlines a general procedure for obtaining Apache binaries. You can use these to up-grade Uniform Server perhaps there is a module you need not included with Uniform Server now you have a method for obtaining these.
I required all elements associated with mod ssl these I have included with my download mod_ssl Install.
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