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apache_conf_distiller

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I am interested in putting some rewrites in the httpd.conf file (per-server context, as opposed to .htaccess/per-dir context), but my dedicated server uses cPanel/WHM which will overwrite any edits I make to the httpd.conf file. There is a solution however, and that is using the apache_conf_distiller.

Before I ask detailed questions, I thought I would see if anyone here has any experience with using the apache_conf_distiller to make edits to the httpd.conf file? If so, just let me know and I'll post a few quick questions that perhaps you could help me on. I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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Re: apache_conf_distiller

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I've never even HEARD of it before!

8O

That could have saved me days a few years back... good to know!
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Re: apache_conf_distiller

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Well, after much more research, I've found that it is much better to use include files in EasyApache3 when editing Vhost sections of the httpd.conf. You can do it through distiller, but you still are at risk of losing the edits on large updates or total rebuilds where the template files are recreated. Include files are the fail-safe way of doing things. I have implemented it already and it worked like a CHARM! If anyone ever needs help on something like this, let me know.
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