Web Servers: Architecture, Tuning, and Scaling
Web Servers: Architecture, Tuning, and Scaling Web servers are the frontline of modern websites. They manage connections, serve static files, and hand off dynamic work to application logic. A practical setup often includes a reverse proxy or load balancer in front, followed by one or more application servers, with caching layers and a content delivery network (CDN) for fast delivery of static content. This arrangement helps handle traffic spikes, improves security, and makes maintenance easier. ...