Adding Custom Directives to httpd.conf

As we mentioned in Understanding the System, you should avoid making direct edits to httpd.conf, since your changes could be overwritten. In this section, we will cover a number of methods that the EasyApache system has available for customizing the httpd.conf file.

The Apache config distiller tool and include files (described below) are recommended for most users.

Remember: It is important to consider whether you will use the include inside or outside of a VirtualHost directive.

• Custom Directives Outside of a Virtual Host — Here, you can learn how to add custom directives outside of a <VirtualHost> tag.
• Changes Contained Within a Virtual Host — This section describes th process of adding custom directives inside a <VirtualHost> tag.