timout value for Apache Sever

[aviz]

hello friends,
Does anyone knows how to set timeout value for Apache Sever?

However, what is the general timeout value set?

Advice

[aviz]

httpd.conf

Where is this file?

I think in that file we increase the time out value ?

[JPC-Masood]

If you are on shared/sdx/reseller account, you do not have access to httpd.conf

Which timeout is being discussed here?

[aviz]

Apache Access Server timeout.
Like i am uploading something, and i think its set 300..
Cause i am uploading and in 5 minutes later, it says Cannot find Server.

So the time out value in httpd.conf is 300 i assume.

I want it to be increase to more please. as its important.

[aviz]

If you are on shared/sdx/reseller account, you do not have access to httpd.conf

Which timeout is being discussed here?

Masood i want to increase the timeout value, so shall i contact support to do it in backend for httpd.conf since i dont have access to it.

[JPC-Masood]

This is not related to httpd. You need to set proper timeout value for your php/perl script, whatever you are using. If it is php, then you need to setup the timeout in php.ini

Please check your control panel for more details on how you can setup php.ini file.

[aviz]

So in PHP.ini
I should set

max_execution_time = 600 ; Maximum execution time of each script, in seconds
max_input_time = 600 ; Maximum amount of time each script may spend parsing request data

Both of it as 0 ? Meaning Unlimited ?

[JPC-Masood]

I hope it does not mean unlimited, nor I would recommend setting that value to unlimited. It should be large enough that you are able to upload but not unlimited.

[aviz]

Masood
i set this in PHP.ini

max_execution_time = 30000000 ; Maximum execution time of each script, in seconds
max_input_time = 600000 ; Maximum amount of time each script may spend parsing request data
memory_limit = 150M ; Maximum amount of memory a script may consume (8MB)

I am uploading a file, and as it gets 5:02 min, it says cannot find server..

What could be the reason, the software everything is perfect no worries on it.

Please Advice

[Vin DSL]

I am uploading a file, and as it gets 5:02 min, it says cannot find server..

What could be the reason, the software everything is perfect no worries on it.

What protocol are you using to upload the file[s], HTTP, FTP, SSH, FTP over SSH, et cetera?

Also, what client program are you using?

[aviz]

I am uploading an Image.. my software is already installed in the server.
And i am clicking browse and selecting image
And then click upload.

It is HTTP as i am uploading a file from Internet Explorer..

It takes 5:02 and then Cannot find server.

I think its to do with
httpd.conf time out value

I have set the PHP.ini timeout value, and still its doing like 5:05 min and cannot find server

[Vin DSL]

BTW, the reason I'm asking you this is...

Let's say you are uploading pics to your gallery, using the HTTP protocol, via Firefox.

See the potential for timeout problem[s]?



timeouts.png

In this case, the timeouts would have to be adjusted in Firefox, NOT Apache.

And, so it goes...

My best guess, at this point, is the problem is with your client software settings!

[Vin DSL]

I am uploading an Image.. my software is already installed in the server.
And i am clicking browse and selecting image
And then click upload.

It is HTTP as i am uploading a file from Internet Explorer..

LoL!

Sorry... we were typing at the same time...

Okay, I'm more convinced, than ever, that this is a browser problem. However, I don't know anything about custom config'ing MSIE for extending the timeouts -- or even if it's possible.

[Vin DSL]

Using Firefox, once again, as an example...

If you'll notice, by default, Fx only keeps the HTTP connection alive for 300 seconds, i.e. 5 minutes. This is probably a standard timeout for most browsers -- and that's why they chose it.

The nice thing about Fx is you can customize this setting -- make it 3600 sec, or 30, or whatever!

I'm not a MSIE fan, so I don't know if you can adjust this or not, but going by other MS proggies, the setting[s] are probably stored in the registry... you know?

With Firefox, you can adjust timeouts, et cetera, right from your browser window.

[Vin DSL]

One last thing! I would be remiss if I didn't mention this...

HTTP is the worst file transfer method of them all, bar none!

I would suggest using something else!

If you're using gallery software on your site, like Menalto Gallery 2, for instance, the admin panel in the gallery software usually gives you the option of uploading files using several different methods.

FTP is an oldie but goodie -- that's why it's still around...