IBM HTTP Server performance

The IBM® HTTP server is often an important part of e-business performance. IBM provides several options and configuration choices that allow you to get the most out of this server.

IBM HTTP server for iSeries™ can play an important role in the end-to-end performance of your Web-based applications, and several new improvements allow you to effectively monitor and improve Web server performance. In particular the new Fast Response Caching Accelerator (FRCA) may allow you to significantly improve HTTP server performance, particularly in predominantly static environments.

Refer to the following resources for information on how to maximize HTTP server performance.

Collection Services
You can use Collection Services to collect HTTP server performance data and monitor the results over time. The performance data files QAPMHTTPB and QAPMHTTPD store HTTP server data for each collection interval. QAPMHTTPB provides basic information, while QAPMHTTPD provides more detailed statistics. You can query these data files directly, or refer to the System and Component reports in the Performance Tools Licensed Program.
IBM HTTP Server for iSeries
Refer to this topic for information on setting up, configuring, and managing an HTTP server on iSeries servers. This topic also includes descriptions of the latest enhancements, like the Fast Response Caching Accelerator (FRCA), to this product.
iSeries Performance Capabilities Reference
The Performance Capabilities Reference provides detailed information, reports, and examples that can help you configure or tune your iSeries system for optimal performance. In particular, see chapter 6: Web Server and Web Commerce, for HTTP server performance specifications, planning information, and performance tips.
IBM HTTP Server (powered by Apache): An Integrated Solution for IBM eServer™ iSeries servers
Use this Redbook to get an in-depth description of HTTP Server (Powered by Apache) on i5/OS™, including examples for configuring HTTP Server in common usage scenarios.
AS/400® HTTP Server Performance and Capacity Planning
Use this Redbook to learn about HTTP server impacts on performance tuning and planning. This publication also includes suggestions for using iSeries performance management tools to collect, interpret, and respond to Web server performance data.
Start of changeSystem Report - HTTP Server SummaryEnd of change
Start of changeUse this report to evaluate iSeries systems that are used for Web serving applications.End of change
Related information
Performance data files: QAPMHTTPB
Performance data files: QAPMHTTPD