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Configuring linux to run Apache 0.8 + with virtual hosts

Some advice on configuring Linux so that it can run Apache and virtual hosts

1. You'll need linux kernel 1.2.x ( >=5 recommended) and compile with the following options:

   	  CONFIG_MODVERSIONS=y
   	  CONFIG_NETDEVICES=y
   	  # CONFIG_DUMMY is not set          ( say no when configuring )

   
   
   
2. make dep ; make zImage ; make modules ; make modules_install
   
   
3. cp /usr/src/linux/arch/i386/boot/zImage /vmlinuz
   
   
4. rdev -R /vmlinuz 1 ; lilo
   
   
5. reboot system
   
   
6. insmod -o dummy0 /lib/modules/1.2.x/net/dummy.o
   
   
7. ifconfig dummy0 200.200.200.50 up
   NOTE: Make sure the IP address you choice is a valid one, and not being used.
   
   
8. arp -s <ethernet address> 200.200.200.50 netmask 255.255.255.255 pub
   NOTE: the ethernet address of your ethernet card can be found if you type ifconfig eth0. First line, there are 6 hex numbers sepearted by ':'. Use that.
   
   
9. route add 200.200.200.50 dummy0
   
   
10. Add <virtual host 200.200.200.50> ..... < /virtualhost> to your httpd.conf file.
    
    
11. Add 200.200.200.50 to your /etc/hosts or DNS database files.
    
    
12. Repeat from Step 1. with dummy1 if so desired.
    
    

Good luck.