📅 2024-09-14 — Session: Resolved SSH and Apache Port Conflict on Server

🕒 18:35–18:45
🏷️ Labels: SSH, Apache, Configuration, Troubleshooting, Web Services
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The primary goal of this session was to resolve a server misconfiguration issue where SSH was incorrectly set to listen on port 80, which is reserved for Apache, causing web service failures.

Key Activities

  • Troubleshooting SSH and Apache Configuration: Detailed steps were followed to verify Apache configurations and resolve the port conflict by ensuring SSH listens on the correct port.
  • Technical Documentation: A technical memo was created to outline the steps for resolving the website issue caused by the port misconfiguration.
  • SSH Connection Setup: Provided essential connection details for server access via SSH, including IP address, port, and username.
  • Service Verification: Restarted the SSH service and verified it was listening on the correct port (65432), including ensuring the port was open.
  • Remote Access Guide: Developed a guide for connecting to remote machines using SSH through AWS EC2, Google Cloud, and other providers, including troubleshooting tips.

Achievements

  • Successfully resolved the port conflict between SSH and Apache, restoring web service functionality.
  • Created comprehensive technical documentation for future reference.
  • Ensured SSH service was correctly configured and accessible on the designated port.

Pending Tasks

No pending tasks remain as the session objectives were fully achieved.