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Webserver

The Webserver tab is divided into three main sections: Apache Control, Apache Logs, and WebCheck. Before many of the functions in this tab can be used, you must be an administrator and authenticate by clicking the Lock icon at the bottom, where it says "Click the lock to make changes".

Apache Control

Apache Logs display all requests and errrors that apache encounters. Choose a logfile from the menu, then press the Display button to open it in Console for viewing.

WebCheck is one of the keys to Weblock's operation. WebCheck MUST be run before any options in Files & Protection will take effect.

What does WebCheck do?

WebCheck reconfigures apache's configuration files to allow access control files to be used. These files are contained within web folders and allow Weblock to configure access control options without the need for authentication or restarting apache each time. The exact changes made by WebCheck are:

LineBeforeAfterFile
380AllowOverride NoneAllowOverride All/etc/httpd/httpd.conf
402AllowOverride NoneAllowOverride All/etc/httpd/httpd.conf
3AllowOverride NoneAllowOverride All/etc/httpd/users/username.conf

WebCheck gracefully restarts apache after making these changes.

Finally, the status text at the bottom of the window reflects the current status of apache regardless of what tab you are viewing.