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Posted by Neko Negde, 05-17-2011, 09:32 AM
Hello, i need one suggestion which web server software is best for one site. My opinion is nginx or lighthttpd. Which is better and why? or if you have some another opinion, shoot! thank you for help!
Posted by cptechie, 05-17-2011, 09:39 AM
Hello, It depends on the type of sites you hosts. Are you hosting html sites or PHP? I thinks you can install both nginx and httpd so that both type of sites process without issues. Between Nginx & Lighttpd, I will go for Nginx.
Posted by Neko Negde, 05-17-2011, 09:51 AM
Hi, it will be php/ajax/js. What you think with to install both?
Posted by cptechie, 05-17-2011, 09:59 AM
Hello, Nginx is good for static pages. So better you go for Apache. Normal .htaccess rules won't work with lighhttpd ( Lighttpd don't have a concept .htaccess ). You may have to create special rules with the help of a script vendor if you are planning to choose Lighttpd.
Posted by Neko Negde, 05-17-2011, 10:04 AM
as i know lighthttpd have alternative for htaccess, but not for all options like htaccess from apache .. correct ?
Posted by cptechie, 05-17-2011, 10:08 AM
Hello, Yes ! That's true.
Posted by craig joe, 05-17-2011, 01:46 PM
for me, apache is good enough
Posted by larwilliams, 05-17-2011, 03:31 PM
You could always try pairing Apache with Varnish. Apparently it is quite good
Posted by arunns, 05-17-2011, 04:34 PM
I guess Nginx is a good choice, can serve pages faster. Check memcache if you are looking for more faster content delivery. ./arun