Ape (Apache emulator)
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| Category | Manage, Develop |
|---|---|
| License | Free to try |
| Supported by | Email, Knowledge base, Forums |
| Works With | IIS 7 |
| Documentation | Ape (Apache emulator) Documentation |
| Updated on | October 12, 2009 |
| Uploaded by | helicontech |
Overview
Apache emulator for IIS 7 . Implements .htaccess configurations inside IIS. Includes following modules: mod_rewrite, mod_proxy, mod_auth, mod_gzip, mod_headers, mod_cache, mod_expires, mod_developer, mod_replace, mod_so, mod_speling, mod_usertrack and others. 35 total modules available.
Features
- powerful Apache-compatible URL rewriting;
- compatible with Apache modules configuration;
- extensive forward and reverse proxy instruments;
- comprehensive authorization capabilities not bound to Windows accounts;
- flexible and powerful content compression functions;
- all-round HTTP-level web developer toolset;
- lighting fast server and client cache features;
- hotlink (content leeching) protection;
- Search Engine Optimization functions;
- on-the-fly content altering.
Benefits
- users can move their Apache web sites to IIS without modification;
- user-friendly interface and plain text configurations (no XML!);
- unprecedented compatibility with PHP-based applications;
- per-site installation without hosting administration involvement/assistance;
- current PHP and many other Unix-style web applications can be easily configured for IIS;
- flexible user permissions control (as they are implemented in Apache);
- reverse and forward proxy features available for your web server;
- low level controls over web site behavior, optimization, security and performance;
- protection from DOS and injection attacks.
Requirements
Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista or Windows Seven with IIS 7 native (not IIS 6 emulation mode).