RE: Using PERL On The HTTP Web Server

Well, the first thing is that CGi programs can only be run in the QSYS.LIB
file system, so you may try moving them there and then having an exec
directive like

Exec /cgi-bin/* /QSYS.LIB/PERL.LIB/*

Second, move your HTML stuff out of the /QIBM/.../... structure.  I know it
says to put in there in the Quick Start guide, but it's not necessary and
makes it very difficult to follow.  It's only there for the sample page and
so you don't have to change the default config file to view it.  Once you've
seen the sample home page (impressive, right...) remove that Pass directive
and start using your own. 

Make your own directory like /html and then use subdirectories from there to
store images, etc.  (not cgi, though).  /html/images, /html/stylesheets,
etc...

Then, your pass directive would be 

Pass /* /html/*

Much simpler and just as secure.

Bradley V. Stone
Taylor Corporation - OASIS Programmer/Analyst   
bvstone@taylorcorp.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry Smith [SMTP:bsmith@HersheyPA.com]
> Sent: Thursday, May 27, 1999 1:33 PM
> To:   MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> Subject:      RE: Using PERL On The HTTP Web Server
> 
> 
> 
> The main question I have at this point is what the directives for the HTTP
> config file should be.
> 
> My web site that I ported over to the AS/400 is located in directory
> QIBM/PRODDATA/HTTP/PUBLIC/HTTPSVR/HTML/800HERSHEY
> 
> The web site is currently running on our ISP's server which is an Apache
> server.
> 
> There is a directory located under this directory called CGI-BIN WHICH HAS
> THE
> .CGI files with the PERL scripts.
> 
> I already have the PASS statement
> Pass /*  /QIBM/ProdData/HTTP/Public/HTTPSVR/HTML/800hershey/* in the
> CONFIG file
> 
> The web site is working fine otherwise.  I just have problems with the
> pages
> that reference the PERL scripts.
> 
> The MAP and EXEC statements that I need are a mystery.
> 
> I downloaded the PERL 5.003 from
> http://www.as400.ibm.com/tstudio/workshop/tiptools/perl.htm
> I followed the instructions on installing it.  There is a PERL.PGM CL
> program in
> the QGPL library.
> 
> Any help with getting this up and running on our AS/400 would be GREATLY
> appreciated.
> 
> Barry
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> David Gibbs <David.Gibbs@IL.US.MKS.com> on 05/27/99 11:18:36 AM
> 
> To:   "'MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com'" <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
> cc:   Barry Smith/Corp/Hershey
> 
> Subject:  RE: Using PERL On The HTTP Web Server
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > I am trying to port a web site from an Apache web server to
> > the AS/400 HTTP
> > server.  I am running into problems with trying to get the
> > Perl scripts working.
> > Does anyone have experience using Perl on the AS/400 HTTP
> > Sserver.  I have some
> > set up questions.
> 
> Barry:
> 
> Although it's not widely known, MKS did the port work for PERL on the
> AS/400
> (well before they acquired the Implementer product from SILVON).
> 
> If you want to post your questions (as much detail as possible), I can
> forward them to one of the developers in the office that did the work and
> we'll see if we can't get you some answers.
> 
> david
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