IIS vs. Apache advantages disadvantages local install Browser App

Is there any disadvantage, performance etc. for running Apache instead
of Internet Information Server for a locally installed Browser based
MySQL application (SugarCRM).

I run Windows XP Media Center Edition so I don't think I even have
IIS.
John "J.J." Jackson

David
Wed Apr 05 15:54:30 CDT 2006

IIS should be on Media Center Edition. Seen many people install/run it. Most
every other application framework, like ASP, ASP.Net, PHP, Perl, Python, etc
also run on IIS and Apache.

So, for most usage, either will suffice as stable, sufficient platforms. The
main "issues" will likely come from the application itself since the app may
be hardcoded towards one particular platform or another.

http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2006/03/08/Thoughts_on_IIS_Security_vs_Apache_Part_3.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2005/04/20/IIS6_CGI_Web_Service_Extension.aspx

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IIS
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"JJ" <jjyg[DELETE_THIS]@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> Is there any disadvantage, performance etc. for running Apache instead
> of Internet Information Server for a locally installed Browser based
> MySQL application (SugarCRM).
>
> I run Windows XP Media Center Edition so I don't think I even have
> IIS.
> John "J.J." Jackson

JJ
Thu Apr 06 18:02:55 CDT 2006

I don't think IIS is on either of my Media Center PC's.

What should I look for? I don't see it running under Admin Tools /
Services.

"David Wang [Msft]" <someone@online.microsoft.com> wrote:

>IIS should be on Media Center Edition. Seen many people install/run it. Most
>every other application framework, like ASP, ASP.Net, PHP, Perl, Python, etc
>also run on IIS and Apache.
>
>So, for most usage, either will suffice as stable, sufficient platforms. The
>main "issues" will likely come from the application itself since the app may
>be hardcoded towards one particular platform or another.
>
>http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2006/03/08/Thoughts_on_IIS_Security_vs_Apache_Part_3.aspx
>http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2005/04/20/IIS6_CGI_Web_Service_Extension.aspx

John "J.J." Jackson

David
Thu Apr 06 21:51:50 CDT 2006

IIS is not installed by default on XP (including Media Center) and later
OSes.

This is a trend that you will see continue from XP onward -- optional
components stay optional and uninstalled/unactivated. Yes, it means that you
will have to take special effort to enable functionality that automatically
worked before, but from a security perspective, it is a good choice.

You have to go to Add/Remove Programs to install IIS.

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IIS
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"JJ" <jjyg[DELETE_THIS]@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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>I don't think IIS is on either of my Media Center PC's.
>
> What should I look for? I don't see it running under Admin Tools /
> Services.
>
> "David Wang [Msft]" <someone@online.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>IIS should be on Media Center Edition. Seen many people install/run it.
>>Most
>>every other application framework, like ASP, ASP.Net, PHP, Perl, Python,
>>etc
>>also run on IIS and Apache.
>>
>>So, for most usage, either will suffice as stable, sufficient platforms.
>>The
>>main "issues" will likely come from the application itself since the app
>>may
>>be hardcoded towards one particular platform or another.
>>
>>http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2006/03/08/Thoughts_on_IIS_Security_vs_Apache_Part_3.aspx
>>http://blogs.msdn.com/david.wang/archive/2005/04/20/IIS6_CGI_Web_Service_Extension.aspx
>
> John "J.J." Jackson

jeroen
Fri Apr 07 10:10:33 CDT 2006


JJ wrote:
> Is there any disadvantage, performance etc. for running Apache instead
> of Internet Information Server for a locally installed Browser based
> MySQL application (SugarCRM).
>
> I run Windows XP Media Center Edition so I don't think I even have
> IIS.
> John "J.J." Jackson

In general Apache tends to be a bit "lighter" than IIS. Meaning that
you can do more with the same hardware.

Jeroen
http://wijnands.blogspot.com

David
Fri Apr 07 19:34:41 CDT 2006

Talking in "generalities" is unfortunately not a basis for making sound
decisions. It is an emotional approach that often belies reality.

In terms of "lightness", it depends on the module configuration of Apache.
Most of the distros install "heavy" Apache modules for functionality. You
must know what you are doing in order to optimize away modules and get
"lighter".

And if you have a Windows Media Center PC, "doing more with the same
hardware" to run a small-time app is not much of a concern.

I am not saying that "generalities" is wrong; it is great if the intent
is to discuss/debate merits, but in this instance, we need concrete
advice...

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IIS
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<jeroen.wijnands@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> JJ wrote:
>> Is there any disadvantage, performance etc. for running Apache instead
>> of Internet Information Server for a locally installed Browser based
>> MySQL application (SugarCRM).
>>
>> I run Windows XP Media Center Edition so I don't think I even have
>> IIS.
>> John "J.J." Jackson
>
> In general Apache tends to be a bit "lighter" than IIS. Meaning that
> you can do more with the same hardware.
>
> Jeroen
> http://wijnands.blogspot.com
>