The functions of Apache HTTP Web Server and comparing the similarities and difference between ‘Static’ and Dynamic’ Web sites

Question (i) Describe THREE typical functions performed by the Apache HTTP Web Server?

Answer:

Apache HTTP Web Server has different functions, below are three functions that are performed by the Apache HTTP Web Server:

• Serves both Static content and Dynamic Web pages on the WWW (World Wide Web).
• Keeps content that needs to be made available in a secure and reliable way.
• Virtual hosting allows one Apache installation to be served on many different websites.
  

Question (ii) Compare the similarities and differences between the terms ‘Static’ and Dynamic’ Web sites?

Answer:

Comparing the differences between a Static website and a Dynamic website:

• Static websites are the cheapest to develop and host but on the other hand, Dynamic sites can be more expensive to develop.
• A dynamic website is one which is designed to have regularly changing content. On the other hand a static website’s pages are worked out in advance, and don't change.
• A dynamic web site usually takes more time to design and develop. On the other hand a static web-site is easier and takes less time to design.
• A static site is written in HTML only while a dynamic site is written using more complex code and can do a lot more.
• A Dynamic website is more likely to have errors because it is updated every now and then but on the other hand a Static website is unlikely to have errors because when the website is completed no more updates will be made to it there for it is very unlikely to have errors.

The Similarities between a static website and a dynamic website:

• Both Static and Dynamic websites are written using HTML.
• Both Static and Dynamic websites are available online on the internet.

Sources

http://www.ae.salford.ac.uk/aei/article/?id=4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_HTTP_Server