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All you need to know about using mod_perl 2.0

Part I: Introduction

Getting Your Feet Wet with mod_perl: This chapter gives you the bare minimum information to get you started with mod_perl 2.0. For most people it's sufficient to get going.

Overview of mod_perl 2.0: This chapter should give you a general idea about what mod_perl 2.0 is and how it differs from mod_perl 1.0. This chapter presents the new features of Apache 2.0, Perl 5.6.0 -- 5.8.0 and their influence on mod_perl 2.0. The new MPM models from Apache 2.0 are also discussed.

Notes on the design and goals of mod_perl-2.0: Notes on the design and goals of mod_perl-2.0.

Part II: Installation

Installing mod_perl 2.0: This chapter provides an in-depth mod_perl 2.0 installation coverage.

mod_perl 2.0 Server Configuration: This chapter provides an in-depth mod_perl 2.0 configuration details.

Apache Server Configuration Customization in Perl: This chapter explains how to create custom Apache configuration directives in Perl.

Part III: Coding

Writing mod_perl Handlers and Scripts: This chapter covers the mod_perl coding specifics, different from normal Perl coding. Most other perl coding issues are covered in the perl manpages and rich literature.

Cooking Recipes: As the chapter's title implies, here you will find ready-to-go mod_perl 2.0 recipes.

Part IV: Porting

Porting Apache:: Perl Modules from mod_perl 1.0 to 2.0: This document describes the various options for porting a mod_perl 1.0 Apache module so that it runs on a Apache 2.0 / mod_perl 2.0 server. It's also helpful to those who start developing mod_perl 2.0 handlers.

A Reference to mod_perl 1.0 to mod_perl 2.0 Migration.: This chapter is a reference for porting code and configuration files from mod_perl 1.0 to mod_perl 2.0.

Part V: mod_perl Handlers

Introducing mod_perl Handlers: This chapter provides an introduction into mod_perl handlers.

Server Life Cycle Handlers: This chapter discusses server life cycle and the mod_perl handlers participating in it.

Protocol Handlers: This chapter explains how to implement Protocol (Connection) Handlers in mod_perl.

HTTP Handlers: This chapter explains how to implement the HTTP protocol handlers in mod_perl.

Input and Output Filters: This chapter discusses mod_perl's input and output filter handlers.

General Handlers Issues: This chapter discusses issues relevant too any kind of handlers.

Part VI: Performance

Preventive Measures for Performance Enhancement: This chapter explains what should or should not be done in order to keep the performance high

Performance Considerations Under Different MPMs: This chapter discusses how to choose the right MPM to use (on platforms that have such a choice), and how to get the best performance out of it.

Part VII: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting mod_perl problems: Frequently encountered problems (warnings and fatal errors) and their troubleshooting.

User Help: This chapter is for those needing help using mod_perl and related software.