Information Security Research Library

The most prominent development environment for building web applications is known as the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP/Phyton/Pearl). In this white paper we show how the LAMP stack in combination with Dolphin Express (cluster interconnect) creates a real-time web store, suitable for markets with low latency or real-time requirements. Low latency is important in delivering fast response time in any LAMP stack application, but for some markets such as telecom, financial services and many embedded systems, this is a critical requirement. Our results demonstrate that Dolphin Express provides response time improvements of up to 712% compared to Gigabit Ethernet, as well as significant performance increases in both low and high-load cases. This makes it ideal for any performance sensitive web application and uniquely able to meet the needs of real-time e-commerce applications.