When it comes to Web servers, the big two are Apache and Internet Information Server, but their faster, more nimble rival, NGINX is catching up with them.

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We reported in January that open source webserver nginx was gaining adoption and had managed to surpass Microsoft IIS in the number of active sites.

Although nginx is growing in popularity and is clearly demonstrating its ability to be an Apache alternative, there are a few things to consider before abandoning your current web server.

The new hotness Nginx (pronounced "engine-ex") is a lightweight Web server with a reputation for speed, speed, speed.

The new number two Web server in the world, open-source NGINX, is now offering commercial support.

Nginx is releasing a commercial edition of its namesake open source Web server software, called Nginx Plus, which it will market as a software alternative to application delivery controllers (ADCs).

Nginx will make its Web server more flexible and manageable with the upcoming additions of a dynamic modules capability and a SaaS-based monitoring tool called Amplify.

Nginx is releasing a commercial edition of its namesake open source Web server software, called Nginx Plus, which it will market as a software alternative to application delivery controllers (ADCs).