1The mainstream web servers are:
- 1. Apache, open source and free, has the characteristics of simplicity, high speed, and stable performance, and can be used as a proxy server;
- 2. Nginx is a high-performance HTTP and reverse proxy web server that supports high concurrency and load balancing;
- 3. IIS, suitable for Windows system, can be used to monitor configuration and control Internet services;
- 4. Tomcat is an open source code, running servlet and JSP Web application software and based on Java Web application software container, with stable performance and free of charge.
2 The details are as follows:
1、Apache
Apache is currently one of the most popular web servers in the world, supports cross-platform applications, and can run on almost all Unix, windows, and linux system platforms, especially the support for linux is quite perfect.
Apache is open source and free, and many developers have participated in the design and improvement, which has promoted the continuous improvement of the product. Apache is characterized by simplicity, high speed, and stable performance, and can be used as a proxy server. So far, Apache is still the most used web server in the world. Its success lies in its open source code, strong community support, cross-platform application, and portability.
2、Nginx
Nginx is a high-performance HTTP and reverse proxy web server that supports high concurrency and load balancing. It is known for its stability, rich feature set, sample configuration files, and low system resource consumption.
Nginx can be compiled and run on most Unix/Linux, and there is a ported version for Windows. The installation is simple, the configuration file is concise, and there are few bugs at the same time. It can almost achieve 7*24 uninterrupted operation, and supports software version upgrades in the case of uninterrupted services. In the case of high concurrent connections, Nginx is a good substitute for Apache services. At the same time, the modules of Nginx are also very rich, which can meet different needs and are suitable for static use.
3、IIS
IIS is suitable for Windows system. Many famous websites are built using IIS. Programs developed by ASP and .net generally can only run on IIS. IIS provides a management tool with a graphical interface, which can be used to monitor, configure and control Internet services, including Web servers, FTP servers, NNTP servers and SMTP servers, which are used for web browsing, file transfer, news service and mail sending, etc. The use of IIS makes publishing information on the network (including the Internet and LAN) very simple.
4、Tomcat
Tomcat is an open source, running servlet and JSP Web application software, and Java-based Web application software container. Due to its advanced technology, stable performance, and free of charge, it is very popular among Java enthusiasts, and at the same time, it has also been recognized by some software developers and has become a relatively popular Web application server.
Tomcat is a lightweight application server. It is widely used in small and medium-sized systems and occasions where there are not many concurrent access users. It is the first choice for developing and debugging JSP programs. However, Tomcat's ability to handle static HTML is not as good as the Apache server.