Manage a directory on HTTP Server (powered by Apache)

Add a directory

The HTTP Server (powered by Apache) uses directories to serve Web pages and content. The IBM Web Administration for i5/OS interface has an Add a Directory to the Web wizard that will create a new directory to serve Web content and CGIs.

To add a new directory, 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.
5. Expand HTTP Tasks and Wizards.
6. Click Add a Directory to the Web.

When the wizard is finished, it will display a summary of the directory you just created.

Remove a directory

When removing a directory, the IBM Web Administration for i5/OS interface will remove all references to the directory from your configuration file only. The physical directory and content within the directory are not removed from the file system.

To remove a directory and subdirectories, 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.
5. Expand Server Properties.
6. Click Container Management.
7. Click the Directories tab in the form.
8. Select the directory you want to delete from the Directory/Directory Match container table.
9. Click Remove.
10. Click OK when the message box appears.
11. Click OK.