Specific Upgrade Advice

[tony1234]

I just got a server with DirectAdmin 1.24.3, and got Apache 1.33.3, PHP 4.3.11, and MySQL 4.1.11

Lots of the "stuff(security)" things I am putting on have different instructions for Apache 2.0 versus 1.3.x

I want to keep PHP4.x (because of my web designer package), but am wondering if I should upgrade Apache to 2.x. Is it still a good idea to go to 2.x while keeping PHP 4.x, or should I even bother?

[jmstacey]

apache 2 is still classified as beta for DirectAdmin, however I don't think anyone has run into any major problems running it.
In this case, the difference between apache 1 and 2 is up to you.

[interfasys]

From my readings, there is no real benefit in switching if you're on FreeBSD.

[nobaloney]

The benefit, linux or unix, is one of program design; presumably version 2 can serve sites more quickly.

I've never seen test results in a realworld situation so I don't know if the hypothetical benefit translates to a real one or not.

Jeff

[jmstacey]

Another downside to apache2 is less module support. However, whether or not that is an issue varies from case to case. If you don't plan on using any 3rd party modules, or know the modules you want to use support apache2, it won't be a problem.