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I had asked this question on ServerFault, but nobody answered satisfactorily, so I re-ask here.

I want a lightweight webserver. The requirements are:

  • PHP support
  • HTTPS support
  • Virtual domains (we have some domains that will point to the same IP address)
  • Actively developed (to patch security issue etc.)
  • Runs on Linux (but no need for binary packages; if I have to compile it from source, so be it)

We don't need URL rewriting ability; SEO has approximately zero priority.

Between Nginx, Cherokee, and Hiawatha, can you provide me with the pros/con's of each?

Or can you recommend something better?

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    I think you'll get a better answer on ServerFault. There are more active people there. Have you thought about offering a bounty?
    – paulmorriss
    Commented May 16, 2011 at 11:39
  • @paulmorriss hmm... didn't think of that... okay, thanks for the tip :)
    – pepoluan
    Commented May 16, 2011 at 14:18

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Hiawatha does what you want and prides itself on security and ease of use. It's been faster than Nginx in some cases. Cherokee is a little faster but less secure than Hiawatha and Nginx had an issue with phpMyAdmin.

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