RE: [WEB400] Advantages of Apache

["Joel R. Cochran" <jrc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > REASONS FOR:
> > 1.  If you want to do Java Servlets and/or JSP, you need
> > to switch.
>
> Explain please.  you used the word "need" like you can't do
> this with Classic.  pbA server isn't Websfear.

Sorry, I agree that "need" is overkill, I meant it more as a strong
recommendation.  We could all still browse the web with Netscrap 3, but we
really "need" MSIE5.5 or better. :-)

I was thinking specifically of using the Tomcat server that comes with the
pbA server.  One must remember that Tomcat was MEANT to run with Apache.
Standalone is fine up to a point, but Tomcat was intended to be an Apache
add-on and so works the best that way.  I certainly don't want to get into a
Websphere debate, but I can promise that as long as I'm in charge around
here we will use Tomcat and NOT Websphere.

> > 2.  If you want to do Virtual Hosting, you need to switch
> > (and then wait for
> > V5R2 as I understand it, but at least you'll be ready).
>
> Define Virtual Hosting.  Classic does do virtual hosting
> (the way I'm thinking of it).

What I mean by virtual hosting is having multiple domains, each with their
own unique configuration, but running on the same server instance.  Oh yeah,
they all come into the same port number and all of these are managed in the
same httpd.conf file.  One instance, one conf file, one port, unlimited
domains, unlimited configurations.  This is one of the major reasons Apache
is so popular in the web world (and coming soon to a 400 near you!)

> Just wanted clarification on these things.  For me and
> others.  :)
>
> Brad

Always happy to further muddy the waters! :-)

Joel R. Cochran
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