Comparative Performance Analysis of Apache2 and Nginx Web Servers on Ubuntu Server Using the Apache Benchmark Method

Karolus Doweng Koten; Richard Agung Orlando Berutu; Lotar Mateus Sinaga; Sem Amuru

doi:10.59934/jaiea.v5i3.2596

Authors

Karolus Doweng Koten Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas
Richard Agung Orlando Berutu Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas
Lotar Mateus Sinaga Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas
Sem Amuru Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59934/jaiea.v5i3.2596

Keywords:

Apache2, Nginx, Ubuntu Server, Apache Benchamks, Web Server

Abstract

Advancements in information technology have led to an increasing demand for fast, stable, and efficient website services. Web server performance is a crucial factor in maintaining service quality, particularly when handling simultaneous user requests. Apache2 and Nginx are two widely used web servers on Linux operating systems; they possess distinct architectural characteristics that result in differing performance levels. This study aims to analyze and compare the performance of Apache2 and Nginx web servers on Ubuntu Server using the Apache Benchmark method. The research employed an experimental approach involving the installation, configuration, and testing of both web servers within a VirtualBox virtualization environment. The performance metrics evaluated included requests per second, time per request, failed requests, and transfer rate. Testing was conducted across three scenarios featuring varying numbers of requests and concurrent users. The results indicate that both web servers successfully handled all requests without any failures. However, Nginx demonstrated superior performance compared to Apache2, achieving higher requests per second and transfer rates, as well as lower time per request. This study provides comparative performance data for Apache2 and Nginx on Ubuntu Server, serving as a reference for selecting the appropriate web server based on specific implementation requirements.

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