How-to install mod_jk in base Apache

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How-to install mod_jk in base Apache

I want to install mod_jk in Apache web server in order to forward requests to Tomcat. I tried to follow the instruction on the Apache page (WebserverHowTo) but there are too many gaps in what they say do and the default configuration of Apache on the Pro and/or Mini.

Is there a best practice for configuring Apache to forward requests to Tomcat? If so, what are the steps to enable it on OS X (10.5.6)?

Thanks in advance.

MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, TB Time Capsule, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Apr 20, 2009 7:45 PM

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K T

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Apr 20, 2009 11:26 PM in response to jruffin

You may want to take a look at WebMin - besides an all-round great way to manage a server, it provides in depth tinkering w/Apache, albeit not so much for the faint-of-heart at times. You'll have loads of control over Apache, but deciding how to wield it can be intimidating until you've gotten settled in.

In any case, the things that are made easier far outweigh any learning curve on the few that demand more.

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Apr 21, 2009 5:08 AM in response to K T

Thanks - Webmin looks interesting.

Meanwhile I read that mod_proxy is somewhat preferred over mod_jk. Is this accurate? Any pointers on how to get started, if so?

Again, I need to forward requests from Apache web server to Tomcat. How-to best practice???

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K T

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Apr 21, 2009 8:39 AM in response to jruffin

Apache web server to Tomcat

http://tomcat.apache.org/connectors-doc/generic_howto/quick.html

http://tomcat.apache.org/connectors-doc/miscellaneous/faq.html

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