[Koha] Koha setup: using single for staff client and OPAC

[Jared Camins-Esakov]

Jim,

Yes, you can certainly run the intranet and OPAC on the same port. Just use
virtual hosts in Apache.

Regards,
Jared

2012/1/9 Jim Maroon <storypage at gmail.com>

> Hello, folks. I was wondering if I could get some advice.
>
> There is a controversy at our library about allowing outside access for
> the staff client. Our network administrator (who will have nothing to do
> with our Koha system) is concerned that opening a second port for the staff
> client creates additional risks. We have since worked out a compromise, but
> then I ran into the below link. In it, the author implies we don't need to
> use two ports, as he is only suggesting using port 80. I'm assuming that is
> for both staff and OPAC access from outside the firewall.
>
> ** **
>
> http://openlib.org/home/krichel/courses/lis9012/doc/koha_installation.html
> ****
>
>
> Here is the relevant quote:
>
>
> "Also note we are using port 80 for both servers, I don't see a reason to
> do otherwise.
> Apache can run many different virtual servers. Normally, each server has
> its own domain name."
>
> So, does this mean we could run both staff and OPAC on port 80? If so, I
> think this would go a long way toward resolving this issue and answering
> his security concerns.
>
> Thanks much in advance!
>
> --Jim Maroon
>
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