You don't mention what OS you're using, but with Linux, 256mb just running httpd seems quite generous whether you're using mod_perl or not. From what I know, mod_perl is going to give you more performance on any given box.
And now, I can't resist: When should you? Why, when you're in the mod of course ;) David LeBlanc Seattle, WA USA > -----Original Message----- > From: md [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 19:22 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: when to mod_perl? > > > Hello, > > I'm working on a dynamic site that I originally > thought I would do with mod_perl. Now after reviewing > the requirements and available hardware, I wonder if > mod_perl will be my best solution. > > The machine will not be a huge box (though I wasn't > provided much in the way of specs) and will only have > 256M of RAM. There will be static content, incuding > 5-10 images per page. The client has only given me > sparse information, but claimed that he currently had > 4,000 unique visitors a day and wanted to move to > 10,000-15,000 unique visitors per day (he didn't give > me page view stats). I may or may not be able to set > up multiple instances of Apache. > > Given limited hardware (esp. RAM), am I better off to > go with mod_perl (larger Apache processes with limited > RAM) or CGI (smaller apache processes but the usual > cons)? > > Thanks... > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup > http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
