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FAQs About LiteSpeed Web Server

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How much does LiteSpeed cost?
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There are two versions of LiteSpeed. Standard (Free) and Enterprise (Paid license, cost based on usage requirements).

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What does the Enterprise edition offer over the free standard version?
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The Enterprise version is linearly scalable to N-Multi-CPU/Core servers and optimized for maximum performance.

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Does LiteSpeed support .htaccess?
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Yes, LiteSpeed supports .htaccess with Apache compatibility.

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Does LiteSpeed support mod_rewrite?
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Yes, LiteSpeed supports URL rewrite through the .htaccess file.

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Can I suspend accounts or limit bandwidth in LiteSpeed?
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Yes, LiteSpeed has a control panel that supports these features similar to Apache.

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Can cPanel be used with LiteSpeed?
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Yes. Most of the popular web control panels that work with Apache are supported, such as cPanel and Plesk.

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Does it support PHP?
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Yes, PHP support is automatically configured in the LiteSpeed install process.

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Does LiteSpeed support Apache modules?
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No, but the functionality of most popular Apache modules have already been added to LiteSpeed.

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Does LiteSpeed support SSI?
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Yes, Server Side Includes are functional.

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Is LiteSpeed open source?
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No.

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Is the LiteSpeed Web Server based on Apache?
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No, LiteSpeed was built from the ground up as a standalone product.

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