Apache Web Server configuration best practices
In Chapter 2, Load Balancing and Clustering Best Practices, we configured the software load balancer using the Apache Web Server. We discussed that around 20 percent to 30 percent of the load of the system will be handled by the Apache Web Server. It is very important to follow performance best practices in Apache Web Server configuration to get the best performance. In this section, we will learn performance best practices related to the Apache Web Server configuration.
Static content delivery
In Chapter 1, Architectural Best Practices, we discussed about delivering static content using the Apache Web Server. Delivering static resources of the Liferay Portal through the Apache Web Server can improve the response time enormously. When static resources are delivered through the Apache Web Server, no Application Server overhead is added and ultimately, it improves the response time and performance. We learned how to configure the software load balancer...
