AS400 HTTP Server Documentation

To copy an Apache configuration file using an AS400 console, you'll need to use the IBM i operating system's file management tools. This involves creating a member for your HTTP server in a specific library, then using the COPY command to duplicate the configuration file. You can then edit the new member using the Data File Utility (DFU).

Here's a step-by-step guide:

  1. Create the HTTP Server Member: Go to the QUSRSYS/QATMHINSTC library using the WRKMBRPDM command. Choose option 3 next to APACHEDFT and press F4 to prompt the COPYcommand. Change the TOMBR (To member) parameter to a unique name for your new HTTP server (e.g., MYAPACHE). This name cannot exceed 10 characters. Press Enter to accept the changes.

  2. Edit the New Member: Type 18 next to the newly created member name (e.g., MYAPACHE) and press Enter. Page down once in the DFU. Modify the Instance Data value, ensuring it reflects the new configuration you want to use. For example: Change -apache -d /www/apachedft -f conf/httpd.conf -AutoStartN to a similar line that points to your new configuration files. Remember to update the paths to your configuration files (e.g., /www/MYAPACHE/conf/httpd.conf).

  3. Create Directories and Copy Files: Use the 5250 command line to create the necessary directories for your new server instance: MKDIR '/www/MYAPACHE' MKDIR '/www/MYAPACHE/conf' MKDIR '/www/MYAPACHE/logs' MKDIR '/www/MYAPACHE/htdocs' Copy the configuration files from the source system to your new server instance using the COPY command or by using the IBM i's file management tools.

  4. Configure the httpd.conf File (if necessary): Open the httpd.conf file (or apache2.conf) in a text editor. Make any necessary changes to the configuration, such as modifying paths, ports, or other settings as per your requirements. If you are setting up virtual hosts, ensure the virtual host definitions are included in the configuration file. Example: Code

// Create a new member for the HTTP server

WRKMBRPDM FILE(QUSRSYS/QATMHINSTC)

// Select option 3 for APACHEDFT and press F4

COPY FROMBR(APACHEDFT) TOMBR(MYAPACHE)

// Edit the new member using DFU

WRKMBRPDM FILE(QUSRSYS/QATMHINSTC)

// Type 18 next to MYAPACHE and press Enter

Important Notes:

The TOMBR parameter must be a unique name within the library. The new member's Instance Data must be correctly configured to point to your new Apache instance. Ensure you have the necessary permissions to modify the QUSRSYS/QATMHINSTClibrary.

You may need to restart the HTTP server after making changes to the configuration. This process duplicates an existing HTTP server instance. If you're configuring a new server, you may need to install Apache first, as well as configure the required directories and configuration files.