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Serving up static Web pages is I/O intensive,
which means it requires input/ output (I/O)
operations rather than heavy-duty processing
power.
As a result, Web site performance is
constrained primarily by the server’s I/O
limitations and the telecommunications
connection, rather than the speed of the
processor.
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Other factors to consider when estimating
the demand on a Web site are the user profile
and the nature of the content.
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Right-sizing Your Hardware Platform: the
Supply Side
Once you estimate the likely demand on your
site, you will need to consider how to scale up
your site to meet demand.
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However, if you decide to host your own Web
site, scalability is an important consideration.
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Vertical scaling refers to increasing the
processing power of individual components.
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What’s New in E-commerce Security
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Encryption
Encryption is the process of transforming
plain text or data into cipher text that cannot
be read by anyone other than the sender and
the receiver.
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Alternative Payment Methods Used by Consumers
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Electronic Billing Presentment and Payment