My experience dictates the contrary. Apache 2 is much faster with PHP that Apache 1.3. I run an enterprise web application in my company with about 950 users concurrently. I configured the apache logs to add the execution time for each request (this is done with %T in the LogFormat). We started the production system around 2 years ago with RH9 and Apache 1.3. Only 72% of the requests scored 0 seconds (which means less than 1 second). Then I updated to Fedora Core 2 with Apache 2 and it scored 96%. I know the kernel is a lot better but this improvement is almost because of Apache 2 since I tested Apache 1.3 in the same system and I got back to the 72% performance. I guess this dependes of what you use. Because PHP has an Apache filter and an Apache handler. I use the later. -William El mié, 05-01-2005 a las 14:20 +0000, Matthew Weier O'Phinney escribió: > * Sebastian <sebastian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>: > > I am undecided whether to upgrade to apache 2 (currently running 1.3.33) > > I've heard some bad stuff (some good maybe) about using apache 2 with php.. > > does anyone have an opinions? > > > > I know everything has cons/pros but i am just looking for advice on whether > > my site will benifit from the upgrade. I'm curious to know if a site that > > normally sees 300-500 users online would see any improvements. > > > > any on going issues? is php faster/slower? downsides? advantages? anything > > in general that can help me decide. > > This study might help you make up your mind: > > http://ilia.ws/archives/32-Apache-1-vs-Apache-2-Performance.html > > In summary: apache2 is faster for static content, but slower at serving > PHP; additionally, if using the prefork version of apache2 (which you > need to do to keep PHP stable), much of your performance boost for > static content will be lost. Your best bet: stick with apache1 if using > PHP heavily. > > -- > Matthew Weier O'Phinney | mailto:matthew@xxxxxxxxxx > Webmaster and IT Specialist | http://www.garden.org > National Gardening Association | http://www.kidsgardening.com > 802-863-5251 x156 | http://nationalgardenmonth.org > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
