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Lighttpd vs Microsoft Web Platform Installer

A side-by-side look at Lighttpd and Microsoft Web Platform Installer. 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 Web Platform Installer

Microsoft Web Platform Installer

Development

The Microsoft Web Platform Installer is a free tool that makes it simple to download, install and keep up-to-date with the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, including IIS, SQL Server Express, .NET Framework and Visual Studio.

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