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Apache Traffic Server vs Lighttpd

A side-by-side look at Apache Traffic Server and Lighttpd. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Apache Traffic Server

Apache Traffic Server

Network & Admin

Apache Traffic Server is an open-source caching proxy server that is fast, scalable and configurable. It can improve web server performance by caching frequently accessed content and handling requests instead of web servers.

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Lighttpd

Lighttpd

Network & Admin

Lighttpd, often referred to as Lighty, is an open-source and lightweight web server known for its speed, efficiency, and low resource consumption. Designed with a focus on performance and flexibility, lighttpd is suitable for serving static and dynamic content, acting as a reverse proxy, and handling high-traffic websites.

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