How to configure ACS AEM Commons Dispatcher Flush on localhost (AEM 6.1 + Apache 2.4)

Hello Community,

I am working on a local setup with the following stack:

• AEM Version: 6.1

• Apache: 2.4 (Windows)

• Dispatcher: Installed and loaded correctly

• ACS AEM Commons: Installed (Dispatcher Flush UI available)

I am trying to configure ACS AEM Commons – Dispatcher Flush on localhost, but I am facing issues.

Current Situation:

• ACS Dispatcher Flush UI is visible.

• Flush configuration is created (Invalidate Cache).

• Paths to flush are added (e.g. /content/we-retail.html).

• However, the UI shows:

  “No active Dispatcher Flush replication agents”

• Dispatcher invalidate URL (/dispatcher/invalidate.cache) is either:

  • Forwarded to AEM render, or

  • Returning 401 / 404 errors.

Questions:

1. What is the correct way to configure Dispatcher Flush on localhost for AEM 6.1 + Apache 2.4?

2. Which ACS AEM Commons version is recommended for AEM 6.1?

3. What exact configuration is required for:

   • Dispatcher replication agent (Author)

   • Apache VirtualHost

   • dispatcher.any (invalidate / allowedClients)

4. How does ACS AEM Commons detect active Dispatcher Flush replication agents?

5. Is Apache 2.4 fully supported with AEM 6.1 Dispatcher Flush, or are there known limitations?

Any sample working configuration or guidance for local setup would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!