HTTPD and PHP

[xaze]

I have two question:

1. Why are there so many config files (httpd.conf, httpd.conf.suexec, etc..) in /usr/local/apache/conf?

2. Where is the php config file kept at on the typical server? I need to change the php execution time and I cannot find it for the life of me.

[xaze]

Also, if I have a PHP intensive site that has lots of traffic (on its own server), should I disable the suexec thing? Will that speed it up?

Thanks

[compunet2]

Suexec only effects cgi / perl applications, not php. php-suexec is separate, and is compiled in your apache config, but is not installed by default. If you installed the php-suexec and its a dedicated server, then there is probably no need to have it installed.... I dont know for sure, but I would imaging removing the php-suexec may speed up the php apps.

Location for your php config depends on your install (if you have zend or not), etc.
Here is a test script that will show the location of your php config (as well as other php info):

http://www.htmlite.com/php003.php