Apache 2.0 - Available MPM's
Dated 15th January 2000
Apache 2.0 has a new architecture that may allow you to select the model used for processing requests. These are built as modules and On some platforms there is no choice, whilst on others there are different options, each with differing processing models. This list aims to help you select a suitable MPM for your system.
Platforms
Unix
MPM |
Description |
Maintainer |
prefork |
The prefork MPM reproduces the behaviour of Apache 1.3. |
?? |
mpmt_pthread |
This MPM uses a multi-process, multi-threaded model to provide good scability and stability. |
Manoj? |
dexter |
This is Manoj's plaything. It has a number of hybrid features that Manoj has been looking at to improve performance. |
Manoj |
Windows
MPM |
Description |
Maintainer |
winnt |
The Windows MPM. This is mainly aimed at Windows NT. |
Bill Stoddard |
OS/2
MPM |
Description |
Maintainer |
spmt_os2 |
Single process, multiple thread MPM for OS2. |
Brian Havard |
BeOS
MPM |
Description |
Maintainer |
mpmt_beos |
Multi-threaded MPM for BeOS. This follows the mpmt_pthread model. |
David Reid |
David Reid, 15th January 2000