Apache HTTPD compiled as 64-bit XCOFF

[mirek]

Hi

Is there any chance to provide package in 64-bit XCOFF mode, instead of RISC System/6000, we have a requirement to use apache weblogic module and at the moment we can't as every package we have tried is compiled in 32bit (RISC System/6000) mode.

i.e
file mod_alias.so
mod_alias.so: executable (RISC System/6000) or object module not stripped
file mod_wl_24.so
mod_wl_24.so: 64-bit XCOFF executable or object module not stripped


Thanks a lot.

[Michael]

Yes, I can look into this.

Are you primarily looking for httpd-2.2.X or httpd-2.4.X ?

[mirek]

Hi

2.4 only, please.

Also, as we need it for SSO authentication, we would need an mod_auth_kerb in 64 bit version if it's not a huge problem.

Thanks a lot.
 

[Michael]

I expect it will take some effort, but I shall try.

First pass: I need to redo the apr dependencies in 64-bit, and I expect pcre.

I won't have it by this evening - but I hope by Monday morning.

FYI: as I cannot guess your environment/needs this will be an iterative process - and assuming success, I shall retire the 32-bit distributions (only special requests).

[mirek]

Hi,

Thanks a lot for you help, our requirement is to host Oracle Apex application with Single-Sign On. We would like to use mod_auth_kerb for SSO authentication and to connect to our Apex app we would like to use Oracle ORDS via Weblogic Server.  As Oracle is only using 64bit on AIX our only option is to use Apache and mod_auth_krb in 64bit mode. I hope it make sense

Thanks

[Michael]

FYI: IBM also has a version of httpd - I am sure. The difference between mine and theirs, rather one of them, is price.

I am looking to getting ldap support (IBM ldap client) into this version as well (rather via apr-util).

[mirek]

Hi

Sorry for asking, but is there any update on this?

Thanks

[Michael]

I was distracted by the leaking valves in the basement. Will get started again tomorrow.

And thanks for the reminder.

[Michael]

I have apr and apr-util compiled in both 32 and 64-bit, and the last surprise is that I also need to dual support pcre (as httpd-2.4.X requires external pcre support).

So - ALMOST ready for testing (by you!)

Michael

[Michael]

I have a test bundle for you at http://download.aixtools.net/test/aixtools.httpd.xcoff64.test.tar.bz2

I have not had time to test that it installs everything needed. This is what I expect atm (I am looking at a way to not need the apr and apr-util filesets and/or at least make them smaller).

Basic instructions:
bzip2 -dc aixtools.httpd.xcoff64.test.tar.bz2 | tar xf -
installp -d . -aX all

Configure files are in /var/httpd/etc
Most other files are in /opt/httpd

"Let the testing begin!"