Prime Strategy, a Japanese company known for its innovative solutions in the global hosting market, has unveiled a “groundbreaking new feature” to its latest KUSANAGI web acceleration technology release, KUSANAGI 9. The latest update introduces ‘Apache httpd behind Nginx,’ touted to be a game-changer in web server performance.
For web server technology, the addition of ‘Apache httpd behind Nginx’ to Prime Strategy’s KUSANAGI 9 release would be a major turning point. This functionality would make it possible to use Nginx functions in an Apache httpd environment with ease. Consequently, users may now take use of Nginx-specific features like ratelimit, a tool to combat DoS attacks, and fcache, a a KUSANAGI acceleration function, all while maintaining the flexibility and ease of use of the Apache httpd configuration.
Traditionally, Apache httpd and Nginx have been the leading web servers, particularly for running CMS platforms like WordPress. Nginx is celebrated for its robust performance under heavy loads, making it a preferred choice for web server applications. Conversely, Apache httpd is known for its technical flexibility, allowing additional configurations on a per-directory basis through .htaccess files.
Without KUSANAGI 9, users usually have to choose between Apache httpd and Nginx based on their specific application and environment needs. Transitioning from an Apache httpd to a Nginx environment often involved a complex process of rewriting configuration files, a task requiring substantial web server knowledge and effort.
With the introduction of ‘Apache httpd behind Nginx,’ this challenge would effectively be addressed. This setup uses Nginx as a reverse proxy server, enabling the use of its functions while Apache httpd handles the web server and application processing. This method would stand out because unlike typical setups where Nginx only caches static files, Apache httpd behind Nginx utilizes fcache to cache dynamic pages, significantly reducing load and enhancing speed. Prime Strategy reports that this configuration is approximately 2,330 times faster than a standard LAMP environment.
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Furthermore, users can now leverage other Nginx-exclusive features such as HTTP/3, the advanced high-speed transfer protocol. The flexibility of KUSANAGI would allow users to effortlessly switch between Apache httpd behind Nginx, Nginx, and Apache httpd environments with a single command, ensuring a smooth transition and troubleshooting process.
This new feature is available in all editions of KUSANAGI 9.4.10-1 and above, heralding a new era of efficiency and performance in web server technology. Prime Strategy’s latest innovation would reflect its commitment to pushing the boundaries of digital infrastructure and hosting solutions.
Founded in 2002, Prime Strategy is a Japanese company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company is known for digital infrastructure and IT services, particularly its KUSANAGI Stack business. This includes KUSANAGI Managed Services, Cloud Integration Services, and License Sales. Its innovative products like the ultra-fast CMS ‘KUSANAGI,’ WEXAL Page Speed Technology, and David AI, would position it as a leader in IT consulting and software. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company partners with major cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services and serves a diverse clientele, including universities and multinational corporations.
