Virtual Private Server User Guide

The Apache Web Server

The vrmvhost Command

The vrmvhost command is a simple way to remove a virtual host from the server. 

This command removes the additions that vaddvhost made without removing the 

Web pages from the vhosts directory. It also removes access to the Web pages of 

a virtual host on the server.

The vrmvhost makes the following changes to your server:

   Creates backups of your "vhosts.conf" and "access.conf" files, which are 

located at /www/conf, and names them "vhosts.conf.pre vrmvhost" and 

"access.conf.pre vrmvhost."  

   Changes that were made when you added the virtual host are removed from 

"vhosts.conf" and "access.conf." The vrmvhost command removes the 

reference to the domain in the vhosts.conf and access.conf files.

   The virtual host is removed from the /etc/mail/local host names file. This file 

makes it possible to send mail through the server to an external server. If the 

virtual host were left in the file, the mail server would think that the domain 

was a local domain and keep the mail on the server.

SSL   The Secure Socket Layer

SSL, which stands for Secure Socket Layer, is an industry standard way of 

making your Web service secure for the purpose of passing credit card numbers 

and other sensitive information across the Internet. SSL binds a person's or a 

computer's identity to a pair of electronic keys that can be used to encrypt and 

digitally "sign" information to prove its authenticity. 

SSL requires the use of a Digital Certificate, also known as a Digital ID. SSL and 

Digital IDs together provide a complete security solution, assuring the identity of 

all parties involved in an online transaction.

You can purchase a personal Digital ID by contacting the Interland Sales team at 

1 800 214 1460.

With a personal Digital ID, you can use the "https" protocol with your domain 

name. 

Extending Apache's Capabilities Through Modules

The functionality of Apache can be greatly extended through the use of modules. 

We have included a number of the most popular Apache modules with your VPS 

server. There are many more modules available for Apache. 

On VPS Root, you can install additional Apache modules or even write your own 

Apache modules in Perl or C if you have a specific need.

Technical Training Department

August 2004

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