On Mon, 3 Feb 2003, Gianugo Rabellino wrote:

> Pier Fumagalli wrote:
> >
> > Well, remember that now in Apache 2.0 mod_proxy and mod_cache are separated,
> > so, if you achieve proxy "full support" using HTTP, you'll be able to simply
> > replace the HTTP proxying module with something (Better? Faster? Is it
> > really needed?), and keep all that caching magic working at the same time...
>
> Yep. Apache mod_proxy (+ mod_cache) for the average, Squid for more
> advanced users and Akamai for the huge boxes. :-)

Squid, nor Akamai, gives you the operational flexibility of the apache
httpd web server; redirect requests, syphon of static files and mmap them,
filter weird/malicous requests and not to mention the ability to quickly
reroute to the right 'sorry - java is bust again' page.

Dw


---------------------------------------------------------------------
To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For additional commands, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Reply via email to