[ale] Alternative port to 80 for web server

[Tommie M. Jones]

Port 8080 is an often used port for an alternative web port.

Of course if you are trying to hide from port scans I guess you would want
anything but 80 and 8080.  Just pick something above 2000.  That is the
best you can hope for.

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On Thu, 7 Feb 2002, Mike Millson wrote:

> I would like to run my Apache web server for testing purposes. To avoid port
> scans looking for web servers and other undue attention, I would like to run
> it on a port other than 80. Any guidance for picking that other port number
> or any other suggestions?
>
> Thank you,
> Mike
>
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