Re: [cobalt-users] Using symbolic links in DocumentRoot directive

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 07:27 AM 1/10/00  manitu wrote:

> Does anybody have an explanation why it works on Ferre's server but not on a
> RaQ2 ? Are the Apache version that different ?

There's an apache option which allows apache to follow symbolic 
links.  It's called (reasonably enough): FollowSymLinks.  There's also a 
more restrictive option: SymLinksIfOwnerMatch.

By default, RaQs do NOT employ either of these options; using the first is 
considered extremely insecure.

You do own a good apache reference, right?

I use Apache Server Bible, by Mohammed J. Kabir, published by IDG Books.

> Where could I post my question in order to find a solution to my problem ?

Right here.  You just did <smile>.

Jeff

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