apache mpms

When setting up an Apache HTTP server, one key consideration is the choice of the Multi-Processing Module (MPM) which dictates how incoming requests are managed and how child processes or threads are spawned. Apache provides several MPMs, but the most widely used are Prefork, Worker, and Event. Choosing the right MPM can significantly affect the performance, scalability, and efficiency of your web server. Let's delve into the differences between these MPMs to help choose the suitable module for your Apache server setup. The Prefork MPM is one of the oldest and simplest to understand.