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Cherokee Web Server To The Rescue!

Posted by Scott Jarkoff in Articles

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Cherokee Web ServerWhen TechMiso first launched the site was operating on a special Joyent Accelerator with minimal specifications. The site quickly outgrew the nominal features set so we migrated to a 256 slice at SliceHost, one of the best virtual service providers today. Although a superior provider, we immediately started experiencing problems with Apache due to it eating more RAM than available. Cherokee web server came to the rescue and solved all our problems, world peace to follow.

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HOWTO Configure Apache for SSL with DoD CAC Authentication on Ubuntu 9.04

Posted by Scott Jarkoff in Articles, Features

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Ubuntu LogoAdministering Linux servers is an art form not mastered by many because it is mostly command-line driven. Windows on the other hand, while a highly complex beast, has taught most administrators that configuring can be accomplished through a simple point-and-click interface.

One of the more difficult Linux tasks is properly configuring an Apache web server – the sheer power Apache can wield is evident in the exponential number of configuration options available. Setting up Apache on Linux for SSL-based DoD Common Access Card (CAC) authentication is pure freaking magic. Learn how to configure an Ubuntu Linux 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) server to perform this much-needed functionality!

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