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Whats new in Apache 2.0

Thu, 06/01/2000 - 17:48 — charlie.collins

As many web developers and sysadmins already know, the worlds most popular (and best) webserver is on the verge of a new rev. Apache (currently at 1.3.12) is rapidly continuing development on Apache 2.0.

SO whats the difference between 1.x and 2.0? Well, here is a high level preliminary list (not comprehensive.)

  • APR (Apache Portable Runtime, an abstratction layer for code libraries that will make Apache more universal and perform better.)
  • MPMs (multi-processing modules, an abstraction layer for handling and forking requests more efficiently.)
  • Improved Module Performance (For more efficient operation and improved developer support.)
  • Configuration directives (Are parsed into a configuration "tree.")
    li>Many performance enhancements to code, portability, scalability and performance.

    Most of the new stuff thus far is "under the hood" and all of it is very promising. The Apache group is set to improve upon what is already a fantastic product and make it more scalable, flexible and improve perfomance. Check the link to ApacheWeek for more specific detail.
      Apache 2.0: Apache Today