Web Servers Performance Security and Reliability
Web Servers Performance Security and Reliability Web servers live at the intersection of speed, safety, and uptime. A fast site keeps users happy; strong security protects data and trust; reliable service resists faults and outages. Good practices in one area often help the others. Balancing performance and security Small gains in speed come from efficient code, proper caching, and modern protocols. At the same time, security should not be skipped for speed. Use compression (gzip or Brotli) for assets, enable HTTP/2 or HTTP/3, and keep TLS up to date. Cache static content at the edge and use a reasonable short cache for dynamic pages. Harden the server by disabling unused modules, keeping software patched, and enforcing strong cipher suites. Regularly test your configuration with simple load tests to see if latency stays low under load. ...