Key Recommendations

  • Turn off runtime DNS reverse lookup.

  • Use a server that understands HTTP 1.1 or at least keepalives.

  • Reboot at regular intervals if there is memory leakage.

  • Server should not close log between writes.

  • Use recent server software since implementations have been getting better.

  • Take advantage of the web server’s caching features.

  • Optimize for type of content and speed of client connection.

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