Talk:Apache HTTP Server

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Regarding the "Apache Modules for DreamHost" section

While that is an interesting list of modules, I'm concerned about it's usefulness/appropriateness in this article because (as was pointed out) there are several different apache configurations presently in use on DreamHost, so the list may not accurately reflect the modules present for a given user.

I'm wondering, then, what is to be gained by listing the modules here. Could this not lead to more confusion than enlightenment for those looking for such information? Would the article be more useful if it, instead of listing modules that may or may not be present, detailed ways to investigate which modules are present on a apache instance? I guess what I am asking is, that since the list really isn't authoritative for *any* user, what purpose does it serve in the article?

I'm appreciative of the effort it took to compile the list and wikify it with links to the modules mentioned; I'm just wondering if it is actually useful enough to warrant it's presence on this page. -- Rlparker 17:47, 17 December 2007 (PST)

That is a good point, it may need some clarification (this article) in general.. if people got confused about the modules (such as mod_core) that would be a good thing, all the servers would be faster. These modules ARE Apache, and pretty much the Internet highways. All we can do is discuss and learn about the features that allow stuff like cgi, php, charset+languages, connections, etc. to exist. Compared to alot of other hosting companies DreamHost has an impressive technical setup, and often I see serious developers searching around for a specific module or 2 before they sign up for hosting. Like someone might want to know if DreamHost is able to encode and handle files using the japanese charset, or they might want to know if DreamHost supports IP connection limiting and mod_security by default, any number of features that Yes they do support. The versions are stable and have been going back 10 years.. I've noticed DreamHost continually upgrades and improves their stuff which is certainly appreciated. (my server is the one at Server: Apache/2.0.61) Cduke250 23:57, 9 January 2008 (PST)

Server Header

It appears that the value of the Server header is configured to simply be "Apache" with no version, module or other system information included. This apparently happened to the machines for my account and that of a client within the past few months. I've put in a Support Request for more information on this change. --Atropos 21:00, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

Support confirmed it was done for security reasons. I've updated the page. --Atropos 03:03, 30 June 2009 (UTC)