LiteSpeed Web Server is the leading high-performance, high-scalability web server from Litespeed technologies. It can be used to replace an existing Apache server without changing any other programs or operating system details, and without breaking anything. As such, LiteSpeed Web Server can quickly replace a major bottleneck in your existing web hosting platform. With its comprehensive range of features and easy-to-use web administration console, LiteSpeed Web Server can help you conquer the challenges of deploying an effective web hosting infrastructure.
Apache Compatiblity
Litespeed web server is compatible with the commonly used Apache web server and its features such as mod_rewrite, .htaccess and mod_security. Litespeed web server can load the Apache configuration files as it works as a replacement for Apache. It is also compatible with the leading hosting control panels such as Cpanel and Plesk.
Litespeed Web Server Editions
Litespeed web server has 3 editions. They are listed below
1) OpenLiteSpeed Edition
This edition is generally used for Large , High – traffic websites. However, this edition is not compatible with any hosting control panel. Its an opensource edition and free for personal and commercial uses.
2) Standard Edition
This edition is generally used for Small , Low – traffic websites and its also compatible with hosting control panels such as WHM / Cpanel & Direct Admin.This edition is a free edition and can be used for personal or commercial purpose.
3) Enterprise Edition
This edition is widely used for Large , High – traffic websites and its compatible with hosting control panels. The enterprise edition is widely used by Leading Web hosting organizations to provide an excellent web hosting experience for their valuable clients. Enterprise edition has the highest level of stability and is supported by cPanel.