Recipe 11.6. Optimizing Symbolic Links

11.6.1. Problem

You wish to balance the security needs associated with symbolic links with the performance impact of a solution, such as using Options SymLinksIfOwnerMatch, which causes a server slowdown.

11.6.2. Solution

For tightest security, use Options SymlinksIfOwnerMatch, or Options -FollowSymLinks if you seldom or never use symlinks.