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Description

Pound is a software solution that functions as a reverse proxy, load balancer, and HTTPS front-end for web servers. It was created to facilitate the distribution of traffic across multiple web servers and to provide an easy-to-use SSL wrapper for servers that lack native SSL support. Available under the GPL license, Pound comes with no warranty and can be freely used, copied, and shared. This lightweight program is simple to audit for security vulnerabilities and can operate with setuid/setgid permissions and within a chroot jail. Furthermore, since Pound does not interact with the hard disk except for reading certificate files at startup when necessary, it minimizes potential security risks for any system it is deployed on. Overall, Pound offers an efficient and secure way to manage web traffic and enhance server capabilities.

Description

Lighttpd (pronounced lighty) is a web server that embodies security, speed, compliance, and flexibility, making it a game-changer in the realm of server efficiency, specifically tailored for high-performance environments. With its minimal memory usage in comparison to other web servers and its ability to effectively manage CPU load, lighttpd offers an impressive array of features, including FastCGI, SCGI, authentication, output compression, URL rewriting, and much more, making it an ideal choice for servers grappling with heavy load issues. Additionally, being open-source and licensed under the revised BSD license, lighttpd is accessible to a wide range of users. It also powers numerous well-known Web 2.0 platforms, demonstrating its reliability and performance in real-world applications. The server's superior input/output infrastructure enables websites to achieve remarkable scalability, significantly outperforming alternatives while utilizing the same hardware resources.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

AWS Marketplace
Netdata
Snipplr
Stackreaction

Integrations

AWS Marketplace
Netdata
Snipplr
Stackreaction

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Apsis IT Security

Website

apsis.ch/pound/

Vendor Details

Company Name

lighttpd

Founded

2003

Website

www.lighttpd.net

Product Features

Load Balancing

Authentication
Automatic Configuration
Content Caching
Content Routing
Data Compression
Health Monitoring
Predefined Protocols
Redundancy Checking
Reverse Proxy
SSL Offload
Schedulers

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