Topic: HTTP CONNECTION ISSUE

[glenhugn]

Hey my fellow SME user. I am having a problem I'm hoping one of you could help me with. See, I've been using my sme for many months now as a Name Server. I recently setup a DMZ on my network from my Linux router, so I can set my other servers apart from my local network. The thing is, I reconfig the sme to for a test run, to become a private gateway and server to the DMZ network, a kinda failsafe fw to that particular network. Routing would also go directly from the sme to the other servers within that network. It worked perfectly, and thought I would build another sme from scratch for that particular purpose.

My issue is this: I tried to reconfig the sme back to the way it was before, and that was done, or so I thought. Now I cannot connect to the http service on the sme over my network. I checked the config and everything is setup correctly, but no success. I was thinking the reconfig was the problem, so I went in and try server manager from the machine point, and that was fine, I am able to administer the server from the command line, but not over the network.

Please point me to the right direction, or if you already went through this issue with your sme, then please help, and thanks to anyone who take the time to assists me on this issue.

Glen

[pmstewart]

The first place I would try is to ssh into the machine and issue the following command:

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/etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd-e-smith restart

And see if there is an error trying to restart the apache server

Also, checking the log files might give you a clue as well......

Good Luck.

[glenhugn]

Thanks for replying pmstewart, I appreciate your suggestion. I tried ssh before and could not connect to port 23. I think maybe I could try removing httpd and reinstall it to try and fix any bug it suddenly developped. I just don't know what command to use to establish that under sme. I tried a few variations that I am familiar with on other distro, but no luck. If you know the commands, please post back with it. Please give me your opinion on the matter. Do you think a fresh install of httpd will fix the problem?

I recently installed ddclient on it, but I never experience any problem with it so far. Is there any issue with ddc running on sme properly?

Glen

[electroman00]

http://wiki.contribs.org/Shell_Access_with_WinSCP

You can also use this http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm instead of Metapad

You will also need to Change remote access settings in server-manager > remote access

[glenhugn]

Thanks a lot for your help my fellow sme users. I appreciate the help with my server problem. I figurout the problem, and it was not an issue on the server itself. It turned out to be a problem with the router config. The port I originally used with sme was reserved for a Windows server in order to continue providing the services sme was providing on my network. I forgot to release the port earlier, now I am able to gain access to the server via HTTP and otherwise.

Again thanks for your help, and I hope I can return the favour when it is needed.

Glen
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[cactus]

Again thanks for your help, and I hope I can return the favour when it is needed.

Next time please do not use a all caps subject as all caps is considered rude behavior as it translates to screaming/shouting in real life. Thanks.

[glenhugn]

Of course, understand. I meant no direspect. Just wanted the topic to stand out a bit. It was just to grab the attention of the forum's users. Kinda like an advertisement.

Thanks for the heads up on the issue.

Take care.

Glen

[CharlieBrady]

Of course, understand. I meant no direspect. Just wanted the topic to stand out a bit. It was just to grab the attention of the forum's users. Kinda like an advertisement.

That in itself also appears rude.

[electroman00]

That in itself also appears rude.

It does contain all the prerequisites for an apology per the following code.

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# Current settings
defined = 'that'
understand = 'true'
direspect = 'meant none'
mistake = 'Trying to advertise or spam forum using ALL caps'
do_it_again = 'Send bruno & veto to break some legs'
apology = 'is a justification or defense of an act or idea'
apology can also be = 'an expression of contrition and remorse for something done wrong'
lookup url = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apology
heads up = 'Thankful'
bid_farewell = 'Take care'
rude = 'false'

# main code

if rude >= 'true' {
     lookup url
     print " Some forum reader's could be having bad hair day..!! "
     print " Additional apology is appropriate to end program execution gracefully. "
 else
    print " Have a good day..."
  }
return do_not




Code seems to work here....

As always report all bugs and anything else that bugs you in the bugtracker...!!!

[glenhugn]

That in itself also appears rude.

I am new to this forum, and this is the first time asking for help. It seems that I offended you in the manner to which I presented my post, to which I have made my apology clear. However, you don't seem to understand when someone is apologising for a mistake that was pointed out. As I stated in my previouse post not in these exact words, "I appreciate the fact that cactus took the time to let me be aware of the rules". But there seem to be a misunderstanding again.

Well, what else do you wan't me to do?

[pmstewart]

Glen,

There are many members of this forum who have been here a long time. We are here to help (both others and ourselves)

There is a crap load of information contained in the pages of the wiki and forum - all good information!

The most important information deals with how we treat one another. If we weren't all just a bunch of names
to you - *I* suspect you'd treat us with respect naturally without having to "yell".

It has been said time and time again - we are not here to be personal technical support representatives.

I've been **reamed** a few times myself (when I was a newbie) now I am much more careful about when I post
and the questions I ask. I have spent countless thousands of hours working on this platform and reading these forums.

I'd much rather delete and reinstall the software a hundred times to achieve the results I'm looking for than to alienate one
member of this forum! Everyone here has my heartfelt thanks for the hundreds of hours it took them to gain the knowledge
they share with each of us in every post!

Paul

[glenhugn]

Yes I have been reinstalling the softwar for awhile now, and I came to the conclusion that there may be anther way than removing and reinstalling. I am getting better at diagnosing the platform every time it broke. So, I understand what you are saying. This is why I acknowledge to to fact that the rule cactus pointed out to me was received with thanks...to which I posted an apology. I understand the fact that every help that is given in these forums, are voluntary. I myself are mediator of a few voluntary forums as well, and the rules are not much different here.

With all due respect. Sometimes, it helps to have a member of a forum reminded you that a rule has been broken, and cactus has done that. I now understand that here, capped words are a bad thing. However, mediators need to be reminded that not every posting members are being rude. The fact that Charlie Brady took my words out of context yesterday by saying, "That in itself also appears rude.", when I was sincerely apologizing for my rudeness. That makes me upset.

If a member do not understand my phrasing of words, please ask for clarification instead of taking it the wrong way. I know this is not a personal technical support forum. But we are here to help each others.

I am not here to offend anyone, as we are all here to offer or receive help. If a member points out that I have made a mistake, I welcome that with my thanks as well. We all learn from our mistakes, and it is how we all learned to get along cooperatively to succeed towards a mutual goal, ours is to better this platform in every way possible.

I appreciate the fact that this forum is up, because without it I wouldn't know how to diagnose a problem that may develop while I am using the platform. Thanks for that. Nevertheless, it is better to ask for clarification, rather than assuming a member is being rude. So, please do not take my statement out of context. If you see a mistake in my posting, please ask me to clarify first.

Thanks.


Glen

[cactus]

The fact that Charlie Brady took my words out of context yesterday by saying, "That in itself also appears rude.", when I was sincerely apologizing for my rudeness. That makes me upset.

Not sure if that is a fact. I interpreted his reaction a little different.

Just wanted the topic to stand out a bit. It was just to grab the attention of the forum's users. Kinda like an advertisement.

I think his reaction was geared towards this part of your reaction. Everyone wants his question answered, just like you. If everyone would write all caps, where would it end?

I suggest we lock this thread as it seems to end in a question of interpretation and the issue has been fixed.

[glenhugn]

That is true, it can get out of control sometimes. I agree to closing this thread, it has become a distraction. I am sure we all have better things to do than debating this any further. Again I am sorry for breaking one of the rule.

Have a great day everyone.

Glen