Best way to have own Apache instance for Perl

I'm working on installing the Perl application OTRS. At this point I've determined that I need my own instance of Apache in order to configure it correctly - I need an httpd.conf file.

What is the best way to do this:

Use the method described in Installing a private instance of the shared apache. This seems reasonable, and should allow me to get any security updates that are applied to the shared apache instance. But is it too heavy weight?
Create a Django app and copy it's apache instance (obviously modifying it's config, etc). Since it seems to copy a https binary, maybe it's only suited for django
Compile straight from source. Rather not fool with it if I don't have to. And then I have to maintain it.

Any recommendations? And does anyone know if mod_perl is available with the sahred apache instance? (not required for me)

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asked 21 Nov '13, 05:13

lapomme
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Hello,

Use method #1. It's not heavy-weight at all. (Each Apache worker usually weighs in at around 5MB of RAM or less when using this method. Mine are at 2.5MB.)

Installing a Django instance and then using its Apache instance will be inferior to #1 because you won't get automatic security updates.

Compiling from source would work, but it's difficult, and again, you don't get automatic security updates.

Regards,

~Christopher S, WebFaction Support

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answered 21 Nov '13, 16:14

likebike
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Christopher, perfect. Thanks for the advice.

(22 Nov '13, 04:14) lapomme

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