cachemgr.cgi(8) System Manager's Manual cachemgr.cgi(8)NAME
cachemgr.cgi - squid HTTP proxy manager interface
SYNOPSIS
http://your.server/cgi-bin/cachemgr.cgi
DESCRIPTION
The cache manager (cachemgr.cgi) is a CGI utility for displaying statistics about the Squid HTTP proxy process as it runs. The cache man-
ager is a convenient way to manage the cache and view statistics without logging into the server.
FILES
./cachemgr.conf
@DEFAULT_CACHEMGR_CONFIG@
The access configuration file defining which Squid servers may be managed via this cachemgr.cgi program. Each line specifies a
server:port followed by an optional description
The server name may contain shell wildcard characters such as *, [] etc. A quick selection dropdown menu is automatically con-
structed from the simple server names.
Specifying :port is optional. If not specified then the default proxy port is assumed. :* or :any matches any port on the target
server.
SECURITY
cachemgr.cgi calls the requested server on the requested port using HTTP and returns a formatted version of the response. To avoid abuse it
is recommended to configure your web server to restrict access to the cachemgr.cgi program.
Configuration examples for many common web servers can be found in the Squid FAQ.
SEE ALSO squid(8)
The Squid FAQ, Chapter 9 The Cache Manager
Squid Web Proxy 3.1.20 cachemgr.cgi(8)
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squid(8) System Manager's Manual squid(8)NAME
squid - proxy caching server
SYNOPSIS
squid [ -dhisrvzCDFNRVYX ] [ -l facility ] [ -f config-file ] [ -[ au ] port ] [ -k signal ] [ -n service-name ] [ -O cmd-line ]
DESCRIPTION
squid is a high-performance proxy caching server for web clients, supporting FTP, gopher, and HTTP data objects. Unlike traditional
caching software, squid handles all requests in a single, non-blocking, I/O-driven process.
squid keeps meta data and especially hot objects cached in RAM, caches DNS lookups, supports non-blocking DNS lookups, and implements nega-
tive caching of failed requests.
squid supports SSL, extensive access controls, and full request logging. By using the lightweight Internet Cache Protocol, squid caches
can be arranged in a hierarchy or mesh for additional bandwidth savings.
squid consists of a main server program squid, a Domain Name System lookup program dnsserver, some optional programs for rewriting requests
and performing authentication, and some management and client tools. When squid starts up, it spawns a configurable number of dnsserver
processes, each of which can perform a single, blocking Domain Name System (DNS) lookup. This reduces the amount of time the cache waits
for DNS lookups.
squid is derived from the ARPA-funded Harvest Project http://harvest.cs.colorado.edu/
This manual page only lists the command line arguments. For details on how to configure squid see the file /etc/squid/squid.conf, the
Squid FAQ and the documentation at the squid home page http://www.squid-cache.org
OPTIONS -a port
Specify HTTP port number where Squid should listen for requests, in addition to any http_port specifications in squid.conf.
-d level
Write debugging to stderr also.
-f file
Use the given config-file instead of /etc/squid/squid.conf. If the file name starts with a ! or | then it is assumed to be an
external command or command line. Can for example be used to pre-process the configuration before it is being read by Squid. To
facilitate this Squid also understands the common #line notion to indicate the real source file.
-h Print help message.
-i Install as a Windows Service (see -n option).
-k reconfigure | rotate | shutdown | interrupt | kill | debug | check | parse
Parse configuration file, then send signal to running copy (except -k parse) and exit.
-n name
Specify Windows Service name to use for service operations, default is: Squid
-r Remove a Windows Service (see -n option).
-s Enable logging to syslog.
-l facility
Use specified syslog facility. implies -s
-u port
Specify ICP port number (default: 3130), disable with 0.
-v Print version.
-z Create swap directories
-C Do not catch fatal signals.
-D Disable initial DNS tests.
-F Don't serve any requests until store is rebuilt.
-O options
Set Windows Service Command line options in Registry.
-N No daemon mode.
-R Do not set REUSEADDR on port.
-X Force full debugging.
-Y Only return UDP_HIT or UDP_MISS_NOFETCH during fast reload.
FILES
/etc/squid/squid.conf
The main configuration file. You must initially make changes to this file for squid to work. For example, the default configura-
tion does not allow access from any browser.
/etc/squid/squid.conf.default
Reference copy of the configuration file. Always kept up to date with the version of Squid you are using. Use this to look up con-
figuration syntax after upgrading.
/etc/squid/mime.conf (mime_table)
MIME type mappings for FTP gatewaying
/usr/share/squid/errors/templates (error_directory)
Error page templates
SEE ALSO cachemgr.cgi(8), pam_auth(8), squid_ldap_auth(8), squid_ldap_group(8), squid_session(8), squid_unix_group(8),
The Squid FAQ
Squid Web Proxy 3.0.STABLE25 squid(8)