Re: Running PHP on a windows server-your views

Angelo Zanetti wrote: > HI all. > > I would like some honest answers and if you have any experience with > problems or no problems running PHP on a windows server. > > Basically we are interested to know if there are any problems/security > issues/stability issues/performance issues or any other issues running a > production site (big live site) on a windows server. how big is big? serverfarm big? if it is that big then you have probably already missed the boat - stability, security, performance & scalability should be with in the realm of the known if your site is that high traffic. jmho. > > Im assuming it will be running IIS. from memory I recall Zend going into partnership with M$ and they were/are pushing the use of the FastCGI php SAPI in conjunction with IIS. from what I gather this combo is stable and fast - you'd think Zend+M$ would have enough resources to make it work ... I have no experience (and don't intend to get any ;-) with this setup but you can STW for more info on this and maybe come to some kind of useful conclusion. > > The site is very important and any issues will hamper the functionality > and accessibility of the site. I have N*100 customers that say exactly the same thing about their own sites ;-) > > All your responses will be greatly appreciated. > > TIA > Angelo