What is Oracle HTTP Server?

Oracle HTTP Server or OHS is an extension of the standard Apache distribution. It provides a robust and reliable Web server. You can access to FORMS, REPORTS, Discoverer, and Portal via the Web.  You can access to Oracle stored procedures with a PL/SQL engine. It provides failover and supports J2EE (OC4J).

 

How to start and stop the HTTP Server manually:

The Oracle HTTP Server –OHS- is managed by the OPMN utility.

# cd $ORACLE_HOME/opmn/bin

# ./opmnctl startproc process-type=HTTP_Server  -- starts the process

# ./opmnctl stopproc process-type=HTTP_Server  -- stops the process

# ./opmnctl status – gives status information

 

List the name of all Oracle HTTP Server configuration files.

• httpd.conf

• mod_oc4j.conf

• mime.types jsev.conf

• oracle_appache.conf

• aqxml.conf

• moddav.conf

• plsql.conf

• ojsp.conf

• xml.conf

How do you allow access from specific IP addresses or machine name?

Change your httpd.conf file to add the following lines:

<Location /server-status>

   SetHandler server-status

   Order deny,allow

   Deny from all

   Allow from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

</Location>