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Chapter 3. Problems with basic configuration and config file issues.

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I've been starting the httpsd daemon and port 443 just won't turn on. I don't have a certificate yet, but shouldn't I be able to get to the default splash page on port 443?
This server just won't run and I can't figure out why... what should I do first to try and troubleshoot the problem?
Why do I get "setgid: Invalid argument" at startup?
How do I tell what modules have been compiled into SWS?
How can I detect syntax errors in my config files?
How can I keep from having to use srm.conf and access.conf?
What's the best way to read and understand the config files for Apache?

I've been starting the httpsd daemon and port 443 just won't turn on. I don't have a certificate yet, but shouldn't I be able to get to the default splash page on port 443?

You'll at least need a test certificate before the SSL part of the server will start properly. See the instructions in your manual and the FAQ under the SSL section.

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