Apache 2.4
http://httpd.apache.org/docs/trunk/new_features_2_4.html
Apache released a long awaited major update, in response, perhaps, to the outstanding growth of nginx. It's said to have significant efficiency improvements along with the new functionallity of MPM's.
I'm a SysAdmin, not a Web Admin, so much of why my Web Admins want this goes beyond me. For me, it's sufficient to know that there is demand for this version of Apache from the guys at work who know what they're talking about.
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Agree: in the last year I faced a couple of issues solved in Apache 2.4 (eg: bypass authentication methods for a specific source address). Whould be awesome to have it updated for EL7. Perhaps also for EL6...
So when is Redhat offering 2.4? Or where can I check to see lifecycle from 2.2 to 2.4. I've constantly get request for 2.4.
Expert
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RHEL 7 already includes apache 2.4:
yum list httpd
Loaded plugins: langpacks, package_upload, product-id, subscription-manager
Installed Packages
httpd.x86_64 2.4.6-31.el7_1.1 @rhel-7-server-rpms
(though it would be nice to see an "httpd24" package added to RHEL 6, if that could be done without make too much of a mess of the modules as well. Dependencies could get ugly, though).
Red Hat
Guru
3240 points
You can get Apache httpd 2.4 on RHEL6 using Red Hat Software Collections. See Release Notes for that product.
Expert
823 points
True - but using RHSCL-based packages in a production environment can be challenging, due to the non-standard directory structure. In particular, getting 3rd-party modules or apps (e.g. Drupal 8) to work with it can be problematic.
My users who have a hard requirement for Apache 2.4 have found it much easier to use RHEL 7.
Red Hat
Guru
3240 points
Hi James,
Each Software Collection should (when loaded) modify the environment to make it possible for other applications to use it (and thus the directory structure should not matter).
If you have specific examples of non-working configurations, could you please either file a bug (against RHSCL or documentation -- if it's lacking), or let me know directly? (And I'll try to investigate with the maintainers of the particular Collection.)
The problem I'm facing, is the company hasn't rolled out RHEL7 at this time, so I was hoping to provide 2.4 on RHEL6 until they do. Of course we have standards that we need to adhere to. I will look into the Software Collections.
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