9.17.2012

IIS vs Apache

Difference between IIS Web Server and Apache Tomcat Server

S.No
IIS Web Server
Apache Tomcat Server
1
IIS webserver is operating system dependent. It runs in only
windows environment.
Apache webserver is operating system independent.

i.e., Apache can run on almost
any OS including UNIX, Apple’s OS X, and on most Linux Distributions.
2
IIS is developed by Microsoft.
Apache is developed by Apache Foundation .
3
IIS server runs in user space and Kernal space.
Apache server runs in user space only.
4
IIS is not Open Source.
Apache webserver is open source.

i.e., Apache is known to be open source because the source code is available for configuration as per our requirements, its a linux based product.
5
IIS is both webserver and application server.
Apache tomcat server is only webserver.
6
IIS has a dedicated staff to answer most problems.
Support for Apache comes from the community itself.

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