Here are the steps you can follow to setup reverse proxy with Apache:
1. Installation of Apache
If you don’t have Apache installed, you can do it with this command:
\`\`\`bash sudo apt-get install apache2 -y \`\`\`1. Enable necessary Apache Mod
Before you start setting up your reverse proxy, make sure you have enabled mod\_proxy module. To check if this module is enabled, use the following commands:
\`\`\`bash sudo a2enmod proxy sudo a2enmod proxy\_http sudo a2enmod proxy\_balancer sudo a2enmod lbmethod\_byrequests \`\`\` Don’t forget to restart your Apache server after enabling these modules: \`\`\`bash sudo systemctl restart apache2 \`\`\`1. Configure Your Proxy
Make a configuration file in apache (under /etc/apache2/sites-available):
\`\`\`bash sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/000-default.conf \`\`\`1. Edit the Default Configuration File
Below is a basic example of a reverse proxy. Replace ‘http://localhost:8080’ with your server’s information:
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To enable your newly created site, use a2ensite command followed by the name of your file:
\`\`\`bash sudo a2ensite 000-default.conf \`\`\`1. Test Your Configuration
Before reloading or restarting your Apache service, check for syntax errors:
\`\`\`bash sudo apachectl -t \`\`\`If the test is successful, you can proceed to restart your Apache service:
\`\`\`bash sudo systemctl restart apache2 \`\`\`Your server should now be accessible with your reverse proxy through Apache. Be sure to replace ‘http://localhost:8080/’ and ‘mydomain.com’ with your actual server’s IP and domain.
