Apple Server 5.0.4 Update SSL Re-direct fixed (if using Wiki)

HI,

Yes Apple Care, and yes again, Apple told me this at 08:30 this morning... Do you know different by chance?

Dan

HI,

So is the redirect you are experiencing now sending you to a non existing web site? Did you existing web site use SSL or not?

Dan

HI,

My feeling is that because port 80 (non SSL) websites have become the target of so many hackers worldwide, Apple have made SSL sites the new norm.

Here is what I would do, take a look at Godaddys web site and buy an SSL certificate - go for a 3 year deal and you will be suprised how little it costs. To install this, just google around, it's very easy with the latest server app, you will then have full encryption and be up and running again. You can install a self signed certificate if you have not done so already, again have a google around, this self signed will still give you the security warning though.

You may think that being pushed into buying a certificate is unfair, but nowadays sites which don't show the little SSL lock sign are rare and the target of hackers, and you won't want to be hacked and have you whole setup ruined...

What do you think?

Dan

HI,

Thats correct. Once you get your SSL certificate, your web site will work perfectly with no warnings to people who visit. A bonus is that your mail server, if you use this service will also work properly, in fact every service that can use the SSL certificate then becomes secure.

I Would not be without one...

Let me know how you get on...

Dan

Update,

Just did the OS update (El Capitan 10.11.1) and the Server update (5.0.15) and still having the same issues with a Wiki re-direct, even though I am running an SSL site/connection (no non port 80 sites at all). Did the file rename (as above in this string of messages) and all works fine again.

Dan

Dear all,

Just as a quick update...

The new OS/Server App udates (El Capitan 10.11.1) and the Server update (5.0.15), seem to make the server fly. I do use SSD's which help (self installed on my Mac Mini Servers, an easy job and well worth it), but now emails, web, calendar, chat, contacts, etc. all seem to be running like the machine has had two or three expresso's, so good news.

I did notice that after the updates, the server takes abut 24 hours or so to settle down, perhaps its doing some background tasks etc., so take this into account when testing - post updating.

Oh, and finally, I got the iOS file sharing to work properly (with these updates), so now my employees have access to files on their phones and pads, which again is fast and easy to use. So well done Apple.

Dan

Marcus,

Excellent news... Glad to be of help :-)

Dan