How to set the redirection when accessing http://<WWW_HOST>:<HTTPD_PORT> in Aleph

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Product: Aleph
Product Version: 20, 21, 22, 23
Relevant for Installation Type: Dedicated-Direct, Direct, Local, Total Care

Question
How to set the redirection when accessing http://<WWW_HOST>:<HTTPD_PORT> in Aleph.
In Aleph, accessing the URL http://<WWW_HOST>:<HTTPD_PORT> will generally redirect you to the OPAC at http://<WWW_HOST>:<HTTPD_PORT>/F.

Answer
If there is a need to change the redirection URL, the exact configuration is done in a hidden file called .index.html, found in the apch ($alephe_root/apache/htdocs) directory.
After making changes to this file, Apache must be restarted for the changes to take effect.

Note: The $alephe_root/aleph_start "setenv WWW_HOST" and the $alephe_root/www_server.conf "setenv server_httpd" parameters may also come into play.

Article last edited: 12-Mar-2016