#428 lighttpd base configuration outdated

[kuku]

as per https://redmine.lighttpd.net/projects/lighttpd/wiki/server_event-handlerDetails libev is deprecated use:
server.event-handler = "freebsd-kqueue" - can't change this in the gui - gives an error.
I don't know if this is compiled in but might be a good choice too?
https://redmine.lighttpd.net/projects/lighttpd/wiki/Docs_Performance#Event-Handlers
server.network-backend = "freebsd-sendfile"

[ms49434]

The use of libev is not deprecated, it is no longer recommended.
The handler for the WebGUI instance of lighttpd and for the websrv instance of lighttpd are as follows:

Event Handlers:

+ select (generic)
+ poll (Unix)
- epoll (Linux)
- /dev/poll (Solaris)
- eventports (Solaris)
+ kqueue (FreeBSD)
+ libev (generic)

Network handler:

- linux-sendfile
+ freebsd-sendfile
- darwin-sendfile
- solaris-sendfilev
+ writev
+ write
- mmap support

Please amend this bug report with further details of the issues you are having.

[kuku]

I want to add this line using the gui in webserver but I get an error
Error: The changes could not be applied (Error Code 1): server.event-handler = "freebsd-kqueue"

[ms49434]

server.event-handler := "freebsd-kqueue" will do the trick.

If you want to replace a previously set value, use operator := instead of =

[kuku]

I am searching the https://www.xigmanas.com/ site and can't find a manual to learn these commands from. Maybe it is a good idea to show these commands then one gets an error? It woud be definitely better for a newbie than "Error: The changes could not be applied (Error Code 1)." that says not much.

Well it is on you how much you want to be user friendly?

[ms49434]

This is not specific to XigmaNAS. In the Additional Parameters section of the web server service you find a link to the documentation of lighttpd ("Please check the documentation."). On the lighttpd documentation page, click on "Configuration file syntax":
...
replace : NAME := VALUE (replace/overwrite earlier value) (since 1.4.46)
...

It is not on me because XigmaNAS is a community driven project. If you want to make it better and more user friendly, you are welcome to join the team.

[kuku]

Sorry, now I found the link in the gui to the docs. Thanks for your help.