How does timeout work in Apache HTTPD?

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Issue

  • How does "Timeout" work in httpd.conf?
  • What impact can we expect if it is increased?
  • What is the default timeout value for Apache HTTPD?
  • Long-running requests are not shown on the page
  • Heavy and complex reports requests returns with error 502 Proxy Error

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • Red Hat Software Collections (RHSCL)
  • JBoss Red Hat Web Server (JWS)
  • JBoss Red Hat Core Services (JBCS)
  • Apache Web Server (HTTPD)

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