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Caddy Overview

Caddy is an extensible open-source platform to serve your sites, services, and apps, written in Go. It is known for its automatic HTTPS configuration and versatility, making it a powerful and easy-to-use web server.

Key Features​

  • Automatic HTTPS: Automatically manages TLS certificates with Let's Encrypt.
  • Extensible: Supports various plugins to extend functionality.
  • Versatile: Suitable for serving static sites, dynamic apps, APIs, and more.
  • Performance: Written in Go for efficient performance.
  • Cross-Platform: Runs on various operating systems including Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • User-Friendly: Simple configuration with a human-readable Caddyfile.

Tech Stack​

We offer multiple configurations of Caddy optimized for performance and stability. Below are the details of our setups:

Caddy (latest version) on Ubuntu Server 22.04 with MySQL Server 8.0, PHP 7.4, and PHP-FPM​

  • Caddy (latest version): A powerful and easy-to-use web server known for its automatic HTTPS configuration and versatility.
  • Ubuntu Server 22.04 (Jammy Jellyfish): A stable and secure long-term support release, offering enhanced security and support until April 2027.
  • MySQL Server 8.0: Ensures reliable data management and robust database features.
  • PHP 7.4: Provides compatibility with a wide range of web applications.
  • PHP-FPM (FastCGI Process Manager): Efficiently handles the execution of PHP scripts, improving overall server performance.

Key Benefits​

  • Enhanced Security: Ubuntu 22.04 provides the latest security updates and long-term support.
  • Automatic HTTPS: Caddy automatically handles TLS certificates, ensuring secure connections.
  • Efficient Performance: MySQL 8.0 and PHP-FPM ensure high performance and efficient script execution.

Caddy (latest version) on Ubuntu Server 20.04 with MySQL Server 8.0, PHP 7.4, and PHP-FPM​

  • Caddy (latest version): A powerful and easy-to-use web server known for its automatic HTTPS configuration and versatility.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): A stable and secure long-term support release, known for its reliability and security.
  • MySQL Server 8.0: Ensures reliable data management and robust database features.
  • PHP 7.4: Provides compatibility with a wide range of web applications.
  • PHP-FPM (FastCGI Process Manager): Efficiently handles the execution of PHP scripts, improving overall server performance.

Key Benefits​

  • Proven Stability: Ubuntu 20.04 offers a reliable and secure platform for running Caddy.
  • Automatic HTTPS: Caddy simplifies the process of managing TLS certificates.
  • Reliable Performance: MySQL 8.0 and PHP-FPM provide robust and efficient data and script management.

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