Re: [users@httpd] balancing best practices - mod_proxy_balancer

2018-03-06 Thread Galen Johnson
Not sure if this is still the case, but I don't believe that mod_jk allows SSL connections between Apache and Tomcat. This is why mod_proxy_httpd is often used. If that bit of security is important to your organization, something to keep in mind. If this is not the case for mod_jk, I would love

Re: [users@httpd] balancing best practices - mod_proxy_balancer

2018-03-06 Thread Herb Burnswell
Daniel, Thanks. I'm reading the docs on sticky sessions. There is a lot of conflicting "how to's" out there but I'm making progress. HB On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 12:21 PM, Daniel Ferradal wrote: > > 3: Regarding my inquiry about potential better options, I was more > referring > > to the idea

Re: [users@httpd] balancing best practices - mod_proxy_balancer

2018-03-06 Thread Herb Burnswell
Igor, Thank you for you're reply. Yes, I have since learned that the application recommends using AJP instead of HTTPD so I'm attempting to use mod_jk and mod_proxy_ajp. However, I'm running into some issues and have some confusion with mod_jk so I'll start a new thread with my questions. HB O

Re: [users@httpd] balancing best practices - mod_proxy_balancer

2018-02-28 Thread Daniel Ferradal
> 3: Regarding my inquiry about potential better options, I was more referring > to the idea of maybe using Tomcat as a proxy to Tomcat backend application. > I've read it can be done was wondering if the like to like might provide > advantages. I am personally not as familiar with Tomcat as I am

Re: [users@httpd] balancing best practices - mod_proxy_balancer

2018-02-27 Thread Igor Cicimov
I always prefer mod_jk over mod_proxy, I find it superior in terms of features and performance. On 27 Feb 2018 5:10 am, "Herb Burnswell" wrote: Daniel - Thank you for your response. 1/2: Thanks for confirming only one balancer method can be used. I will test to see which option makes the most

Re: [users@httpd] balancing best practices - mod_proxy_balancer

2018-02-26 Thread Herb Burnswell
Daniel - Thank you for your response. 1/2: Thanks for confirming only one balancer method can be used. I will test to see which option makes the most sense. 3: Regarding my inquiry about potential better options, I was more referring to the idea of maybe using Tomcat as a proxy to Tomcat backen

Re: [users@httpd] balancing best practices - mod_proxy_balancer

2018-02-23 Thread Daniel Ferradal
Hello, I'll try to answer point by point the best I can. 1º You can only use one balancer method, so choose the best strategy for your case. There is plenty on the description for each in the docs (TL to explain here). 2º No, it does not, you choose one and use only one that suites you best for a

[users@httpd] balancing best practices - mod_proxy_balancer

2018-02-22 Thread Herb Burnswell
All, I am looking for some guidance on using HTTPD as a proxy and load balancer to a backend Tomcat application. Specifically, I'm interested in how to best handle the balancing of requests. The configuration would be very much like the 'typical implementation' shown in this Reverse Proxy Guide