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Hi All,<br>
We've built a new EC2 server based on Virtualmin + Nginx. I've
seen Nginx recommended a lot over the years so thought if we are
moving to the cloud, and want things to be optimal, then it's time
to give it a go. Before our setup has been Virtualmin + Apache (with
suexec and fcgid).<br>
<br>
For some of our old Perl CGI scripts we've hit the issue I'm sure
most of you are familiar with. I've searched for solutions and have
found a number, all of which have various caveats. It's unclear as
to what they best way to deal with this is. Along with plain CGI
(and fastcgi) suexec is an important security feature to ensure that
compromised scripts don't have permission to wreak havoc on other
user accounts, and run things with tight permissions (along with
sorting our FTP script upload issues you can have).<br>
<br>
There are various hack arounds for suexec style behaviour, I haven't
figured yet how they can work with the CGI workarounds.<br>
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It seems like this is such a common demand that there should be an
established (efficient and reliable) solution to deal with it by
now?<br>
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Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.<br>
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<br>
Lyle<br>
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