Set up forward proxy for HTTP Server (powered by Apache)

This topic provides information about how to set up forward proxy for your HTTP Server with the IBM® Web Administration for i5/OS™ interface.

Important: Information for this topic supports the latest PTF levels for HTTP Server for i5/OS . It is recommended that you install the latest PTFs to upgrade to the latest level of the HTTP Server for i5/OS. Some of the topics documented here are not available prior to this update. See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/iseries/software/http/services/service.htm Link outside Information Center for more information.

Configure your HTTP Server (powered by Apache) for forward proxy using the IBM Web Administration for i5/OS interface. Only the steps necessary to configure a forward proxy are discussed.

To configure your HTTP Server (powered by Apache) for forward proxy, do the following:

  1. Click the Manage tab.
  2. Click the HTTP Servers subtab.
  3. Select your HTTP Server (powered by Apache) from the Server list.
  4. Select Global configuration from the Server area list.
    Note: To configure a forward proxy for a virtual host, select the virtual host from the Server area list. See JKL Toy Company creates virtual hosts on HTTP Server (powered by Apache) for more information.
  5. Expand Server Properties.
  6. Click Proxy.
  7. Click the Forward Proxy tab in the form.
  8. Select Enabled from the Forward proxy capabilities list.
  9. Enter the domain default in the Default domain for unqualified requests field. The default domain is used if a request does not contain a domain name. For example, http:\\www, does not contain a domain name.
    Note: The remaining fields are not required to set up forward proxy for your HTTP Server (powered by Apache). Edit the default values now or return to this form at a later time.
  10. Click OK.
Parent topic: Proxy tasks