IIS vs Apache

Ever since the boom of the World Wide Web, web servers have become a major component of how the internet has exploded in today's society. Apache and IIs are the top leaders in web servers of the internet today.

Apache and IIS have any similar characteristics as well as many differences. Users choose which web server to use based on their requirements and needs.

Apache

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Apache Apache 2.0 is the newest version of the Apache Web Server. In 2.0, Apache did a major overhaul and rewrite from previous versions. Apache is considered to be the second runner in the web server race to the top. Apache is growing and gaining ground on IIS in that AA&T, HP and Verizon Communications use an Apache web server. According to Candid Webhosting, Apache is great for projects that are heavy Java based, but lack any type of support for the web server. You have to be aware that Apache is an open source web server so it is essentially "free", but this also comes with open source updates that are frequent and fix functionality problems and add useful features.

IIS 

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IIS is Microsoft's attempt at a web server is now in its 7.0 version. IIS is a Windows product so it is backed with tons of support, easy wizards to get through tough UI and also also works seamlessly with other Windows products. This also could be a problem as well because if you wanted to run IIS on a non NT system, like UNIX, you can use IIS.

There are many pros and cons of each web server, you just have to find out which one fits you the best and go with that one. Knowledge of these products will help you make your decision!