What I'm trying to do is pretty simple (I thought). I created a pair of context rules one of which blocks outside IP access to various file extensions and names, including *.txt. The other attempts to 'punch a hole' to let out robots.txt and license.txt.
Each rule works on its own without the other. I've tried swapping the rule orders around. I've tried using both exp: and URI format matching. If the one rule is set to deny .txt files, the other one can't override it for specific ones -- at least not in any way I can see.
What am I doing wrong? Or is there some sort of internal logic in OLS that always gives precedence to rules that block access, either explicitly or through IP definitions?
I am sure that there are ways to accomplish the same thing with rewrites and/or .htaccess, but I'm not looking for alternatives or best practices. I'm just trying to understand the ins and outs of Static Context Definition rule precedence.
I enclose screenshots of all of the rules here.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Each rule works on its own without the other. I've tried swapping the rule orders around. I've tried using both exp: and URI format matching. If the one rule is set to deny .txt files, the other one can't override it for specific ones -- at least not in any way I can see.
What am I doing wrong? Or is there some sort of internal logic in OLS that always gives precedence to rules that block access, either explicitly or through IP definitions?
I am sure that there are ways to accomplish the same thing with rewrites and/or .htaccess, but I'm not looking for alternatives or best practices. I'm just trying to understand the ins and outs of Static Context Definition rule precedence.
I enclose screenshots of all of the rules here.
Thanks in advance for any help.