Enterprise Unix Roundup: Sun Should Loosen Up
Sun is trying to be a good open source citizen, but to truly succeed it needs to let loose of the reins a bit and let open source methodology do the work.
At its core, a Web server serves static content to a Web browser by loading a file from a disk and serving it across the network to a user's Web browser. This entire exchange is mediated by the browser and server talking to each other using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).
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News
IIS Servers Experience Massive Cyber Attack [April 25, 2008]A rapidly growing infestation is redirecting users from seemingly harmless Web sites to one that downloads malware onto their computers.
March 2008 Security Space Survey Results [April 7, 2008]Security Space's Web Server Survey breaks out Web server software usage on the Internet for 86 domains. Data for the March survey was gathered from responses received from 28.1 million Web sites. Once again, about 44 percent of these sites are .com domains.
First Quarter Netcraft Survey Shows Continued Growth [April 3, 2008]Is it any surprise that the Web continues to grow? Apache and Microsoft continue to dominate, but will new Web server options coexist with or threaten these venerable favorites?
White Box Market Changing but Growing [February 20, 2008]The white box server sector may have changed, but it's big, it's thriving and it has a powerful friend in the business — Intel.
Get Ready for RAID-6 [January 25, 2008]RAID-6 is becoming a common way to get the most out of SATA drives. If you're considering using RAID-6, be sure your RAID controller is up to the task.
Tutorials
Optimizing Apache Server Performance [February 22, 2008]SWatch Reader Favorite: Squeezing the most performance out of your Apache server can make difference in how your Web site functions and the impression it makes. We look at configuration and installation, two areas where you have the most control.
Get Ready for RAID-6 [January 25, 2008]RAID-6 is becoming a common way to get the most out of SATA drives. If you're considering using RAID-6, be sure your RAID controller is up to the task.
Tip of the Trade: IPv6 and Wise DNS Configuration [January 22, 2008]In two weeks, DNS servers will support IPv6 hosts connecting directly across the Internet without an IPv4 infrastructure buffer. What does this mean for you, and what steps can you take to ensure reliable DNS performance?
News Hitachi Sharpens New Blade Servers [June 27, 2008]
Its latest Xeon and Itanium blades offer improved performance while consuming less power. Can Hitachi make a dent in the U.S. market?
Reviews 602LAN SUITE Groupware, Sharpening the Swiss Army Knife [June 16, 2008]
Sometimes a Swiss Army Knife is the the best tool for the job. 602LAN SUITE Groupware is a messaging server loaded up with collaboration features, firewall/proxy, and Outlook support. Is version 5 sharp enough for you?
