Solution stack

In computing, a solution stack is a set of software subsystems or components needed to deliver a fully functional solution, e.g. a product or service.

For example, to develop a web application, the designer needs to use an operating system, web server, database and programming language. One of the many possible solution stacks available is LAMP:

• Linux (the operating system);
• Apache (the Web server);
• MySQL, (the database management system)
• Perl, PHP, and/or Python (scripting languages).

Another common stack is the Windows equivalent of LAMP:

• Windows Server
• Internet Information Services
• Microsoft SQL Server
• ASP.NET

Another example is the OpenACS stack which comprises:

• Linux or Windows (the operating system);
• AOLserver (the Web server);
• PostgreSQL or Oracle (the database management system)
• Tcl (the scripting language).

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See also

• Web application framework
• Content management framework
• Content management system