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    Apache HTTP Server

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/AApache Web Server (Apache HTTP Server) is an open source HTTP web server for modern operating systems including UNIX and Windows.N/A

    AWS Auto Scaling

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AAWS Auto Scaling monitors applications and automatically adjusts capacity to maintain steady, predictable performance at the lowest possible cost. The vendor states that using AWS Auto Scaling, it’s easy to setup application scaling for multiple resources across multiple services in minutes.N/A
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    Apache HTTP ServerAWS Auto Scaling
    Small Businesses
    Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
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    Medium-sized Companies
    AWS Auto Scaling
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Apache HTTP Server
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
    Score8.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Apache HTTP ServerAWS Auto Scaling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (20 ratings)
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
    Usability
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    10.0
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    Support Rating
    9.3
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    User Testimonials
    Apache HTTP ServerAWS Auto Scaling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apache
    As I mentioned earlier, the Apache HTTP Server has a small disadvantage compared to the competition (NGINX) in terms of performance. If you run websites that really have a lot of visitors, NGINX might be the better alternative.
    On the other hand, the Apache HTTP Server is open source and free. Further functionalities can be activated via modules. The documentation is really excellent.
    Incentivized
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    Amazon AWS
    It is well suited for scaling up our cloud virtual machines to handle the increase or decrease in workload. It really helps us to satisfy the demand because it doesn't take lot of time to spin up new machines. If there is unpredictability in the demand it is very useful. But it is a over kill if demand is consistent.
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    Pros
    Apache
    • Street Cred: Apache Web Server is the Founder for all of Apache Foundation's other projects. Without the Web Server, Apache Foundation would look very different. That being said, they have done a good job of maintaining the code base, and keeping a lot of what makes Apache so special
    • Stability: Apache is rock-solid. While no software is perfect, Apache can parse your web sources quickly and cleanly.
    • Flexibility: Need to startup your own Webpage? Done. Wordpress? Yup. REST Endpoint? Check. Honeypot? Absolutely.
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    Amazon AWS
    • Set policies to add more instances when CPU utilization exceeds.
    • Prevents downtime, as we don't need to stop the servers.
    • Auto Scaling group can be setup for different types of apps.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Apache
    • The default configurations which comes with Apache server needs to get optimized for performance and security with every new installation as these defaults are not recommended to push on the production environment directly.
    • Security options and advanced configurations are not easy to set up and require an additional level of expertise.
    • Admin frontend GUI could be improved to a great extent to match with other enterprise tools available to serve similar requirements.
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    Amazon AWS
    • Update code and configuration when the number of servers is always changing
    • How will user-uploaded content make it to new servers
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    Usability
    Apache
    No answers on this topic
    Amazon AWS
    We use AWS auto scaling for scaling up our cloud virtual machines to handle the increase or decrease in workload. It really helps us to satisfy the demand because it doesn't take lot of time to spin up new machines. I gave the rating 10 because it really does help you to handle the sudden spike in number of requests.
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    Support Rating
    Apache
    I give this rating because there is so much Apache documentation and information on the web that you can literally do anything. This has to do with the fact that there is a huge Open Source community that is beyond mature and perhaps one of the most helpful to be found. The only thing that should hold anyone back from anything is that they can not read. RTFM, my friend. And I must say that the manual is excellent.
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    Amazon AWS
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    Alternatives Considered
    Apache
    I has a lot more features, except that IIS is more integrated in a Windows environment. But now with .net core also possible from Apache it would work anywhere really. Only in a full Windows environment where full integration is needed I would chose to go for IIS. Otherwise Apache it is.
    Incentivized
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    Amazon AWS
    Used for the below reasons:
    • Easy to implement and use
    • Pay per use, cost savings
    • Automate and build scaling plans
    • Automate performance and workload
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Apache
    • Works as intended, so it's less to worry about.
    • Works great on elastic environments (like EC2).
    • As an Open Source project, you can get support for almost any problem you can have.
    • Configuration files, while powerful, can be tricky to dominate for some.
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    Amazon AWS
    • optimized the cost effectiveness
    • save lot of money which help the organization to use it in effective areas
    • Not applicable for all use cases.It is specific use cases and business problems
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