SSL private_html or public_html?

[TMMM]

When using SSL what is the benefits and or differences in using a directory named private_html

or
Using a symbolic link from private_html to public_html - allows for same data in http and https

?

Thank you

 

[chatwizrd]

Non just if you want to put different files that are ssl only in private_html. I relink private to public on mine and it works fine for what I need it to.

 

[TMMM]

Thank you for your input.

I think that is what I will do is make the link.

So hence, whatever page I want to access via ssl i will put the https infront of the link, and vice versa?

 

[JTE]

Exactly.
The main difference between the two is that when they are seperated you could have a certain service only accessible using SSL, for example (and a redirect on the non-SSL version) to ensure users are accessing the page using SSL, using the symbolic link option whatever you can normally access using http:// can also be accessed using https://.

 

[TMMM]

Thank you for the explanation.
I appreciate it.
-Tom

 

[bruin03]

Non just if you want to put different files that are ssl only in private_html. I relink private to public on mine and it works fine for what I need it to.

Do you have to relink it for every user and domain?

 

[chatwizrd]

Do you have to relink it for every user and domain?

Yes it is not linked because it is for putting separate files in that you want to be ssl only.

 

[hostpc.com]

Users can also establish the link within their control panel - and remove it, at any time.

Hope that helps.

 

[bruin03]

Users can also establish the link within their control panel - and remove it, at any time.

Hope that helps.

Iv'e figured it out. I guess I'll have to provide diretions for my users. Thanks!