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Lighttpd vs Microsoft IIS

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

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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Microsoft IIS

Microsoft IIS

Network & Admin

Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services) is a flexible, secure and manageable web server for hosting websites, applications and services. It runs on Windows servers.

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