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What open source or free web servers are available to assist with system administration?

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HTTP web access

Answer

  • Several NetApp products may require an HTTP server to retrieve files for installation, setup, or configuration
    • This may include installing OS upgrades, system firmware, or other essential packages
  • These web servers are not owned or supported through NetApp
  • Other HTTP servers exist beyond these ones that you may wish to explore
Name Supported Platforms Link
HFS ~ HTTP File Server Windows https://www.rejetto.com/hfs/?f=dl
Mongoose Web Server Windows, Mac, or Linux https://mongoose.ws/
Apache Lounge Windows https://www.apachelounge.com/
Abyss Web Server Windows, Mac, or Linux https://aprelium.com/abyssws/download.php
http-server Mac
Python HTTP
  • Windows, Mac, Or Linux
  • Python 2
  • Python3
  • Python 2.x: python -m SimpleHTTPServer
  • Python 3.x: python -m http.server

 

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