When Apache is configured for SSL encryption, it asks for the passphrase each time the service is started. How can I configure Apache so that this passphrase is not required at startup?

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Release Found: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and 4

Symptom:

When Apache is configured for SSL encryption, the passphrase for the encrypted key is required each time the service is started.

Solution:

Apache requires the passphrase to decrypt the private key at startup. This method is the most secure. However, it can be ...

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