Is it possible to proxy\tunnle TCP through Apache HTTP web server?

Asked Aug 07 '16 at 15:12

Active Aug 07 '16 at 15:36

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A customer uses Apache HTTP Webserver (AW) to redirect HTTP requests to Apache Tomcat (AT).

I need to add a special servlet to a current application being served by AT. This servlet will just start a thread and do nothing more. This thread's sole purpose is to listen to incoming TCP connections.

Is it possible to redirect inbound TCP connections received by AW, to AT ?

So AW will only act as a TCP proxy.~~I prefer a proxy solution, tunneling is not preferable but I would consider it if there is no other solution.~~

I have no control over the client, which expects me to follow a strict custom text-based protocol.

[Incoming connection]

Client -> AW -> AT

[Response]

Client <- AW <- AT

edited Aug 07 '16 at 15:36

asked Aug 07 '16 at 15:12

Muhammad Gelbana

A [web socket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WebSocket) connection can be (reverse) proxied by apache with mod_proxy_wstunnel – HBruijn Aug 07 '16 at 15:23
@HBruijn, does this mandate a specific protocol over TCP ? Such as the websocket protocol ? – Muhammad Gelbana Aug 07 '16 at 15:25
Yes, but it allows you the most flexibility if your want to interact with a webserver – HBruijn Aug 07 '16 at 15:32
@HBruijn, thanks. But I have no control over the client. I'm afraid this won't work. Thanks again. – Muhammad Gelbana Aug 07 '16 at 15:36
This would be cool to have. Pure TCP socket tunnel in any ws – tgkprog Jan 03 '19 at 19:44

Is it possible to proxy\tunnle TCP through Apache HTTP web server?

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