Dynamic Shared Object (DSO) Support

The Apache HTTP Server is a modular program where the administrator can choose the functionality to include in the server by selecting a set of modules. Modules will be compiled as Dynamic Shared Objects (DSOs) that exist separately from the main httpd binary file. DSO modules may be compiled at the time the server is built, or they may be compiled and added at a later time using the Apache Extension Tool (apxs).

Alternatively, the modules can be statically compiled into the httpd binary when the server is built.

This document describes how to use DSO modules as well as the theory behind their use.

• Implementation
• Usage Summary
• Background
• Advantages and Disadvantages

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