Web Server Extensions

Web Server Extensions refer to add-ons that enhance the functionality of a web server. They can be used to add new features and tools or improve performance and security. Some can also be used to simplify tasks such as website building and management. There are various types of web server extensions, and they differ based on the server software that they're designed for. The common type is an Apache server extension known as a module.
Examples of web server extensions include:
1. PHP: This extension allows a web server to generate dynamic web pages using the PHP scripting language.
2. Perl and CGI: These extensions enable the server to run scripts written in the Perl programming language.
3. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL): This extension encrypts data being transferred between the server and the client.
4. ASP.NET: Available for Microsoft IIS servers, it allows the server to serve dynamic web pages built with ASP.NET.
5. Mod_rewrite: An Apache module used to rewrite requested URLs on the fly. Extensions could be enabled or disabled according to the requirement of the server or the website it hosts.

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