KBEC-00412 - Changes in Modules for the Apache Update from Version 2.2 to 2.4 in CloudBees CD (CloudBees Flow) 8.5

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In CloudBees CD (CloudBees Flow) 8.5, the Apache web server is upgraded from version 2.2 to 2.4.43. For details, see https://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.4.

The list of modules supported in the out-of-box configuration is updated to conform to the best practices and guidelines for performance and security. To add new Apache modules that are not provided out-of-box, you must add a custom configuration file under the INSTALL_DIR/apache/conf/conf.d folder and add appropriate LoadModule entries.

The module updates are as follows.

Renamed in 2.4

mod_mem_cache -> mod_cache_disk
mod_authn_alias -> mod_authn_core

Removed in 2.4

mod_authn_default, mod_authz_default

Removed in 2.4 on Windows Platforms

actions_module
asis_module
isapi_module

Added in 2.4 on Windows Platforms

access_compat_module
authn_core_module
authz_core_module
filter_module
proxy_wstunnel_module
reqtimeout_module
socache_dbm_module
version_module

Removed in 2.4 on Linux Platforms

actions_module
asis_module
auth_digest_module
authn_anon_module
authn_dbd_module
authn_dbm_module
authz_dbm_module
authz_owner_module
cern_meta_module
dav_fs_module
dav_module
dbd_module
dumpio_module
ext_filter_module
ident_module
imagemap_module
info_module
log_forensic_module
logio_module
mime_magic_module
proxy_ajp_module
proxy_balancer_module
proxy_connect_module
proxy_ftp_module
speling_module
substitute_module
unique_id_module
userdir_module
usertrack_module
vhost_alias_module

Added in 2.4 on Linux Platforms

access_compat_module
authn_core_module
authz_core_module
proxy_wstunnel_module
reqtimeout_module
socache_dbm_module
unixd_module

This article is part of our Knowledge Base and is provided for guidance-based purposes only. The solutions or workarounds described here are not officially supported by CloudBees and may not be applicable in all environments. Use at your own discretion, and test changes in a safe environment before applying them to production systems.