Redirect for internal users ony

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[gisuser]

I have been using Apache 2.2 for about 3 years now as a Reverse Proxy. I know I have only scratched the surface on what it is capable of, but now I have a need for something more complex.

Basically I am looking for a way to re-direct internal users to an internal url, but still have external public users go through the external url.

Is this something that can be done with a Redirect?

This biggest issue is having it recognize that it is being accessed internally.

Any suggestions on where to start would be great! I am very new to all of modules that Apache has to offer.

Thanks,

Trent

[g1smd]

Mod_Rewrite can be used to generate redirects or it can be configured to rewrite (within same server) or proxy (to a different server) various requests.

[lucy24]

rewrite (within same server) or proxy (to a different server)

I think you've said that three times in the past week ;)

If you're on shared hosting-- as many people are when they start learning Apache-- does "different server" mean

--different userspace
or
--different domain within same userspace
or
--can't be done

?

Now, if you would occasionally sweep out your mailbox...

[g1smd]

Proxy: different userspace on same server or different server box in same or different building.

With a proxy, server1 maks a HTTP request across the web to server2 to fetch the content.

With a rewrite, the target is an internal filepath on the same hard drive.

Having same ownership is what allows you to use a rewrite. Otherwise only a proxy could work.