Zend Server ： New Linux and Windows Packages

The release updates PHP versions for Zend Server, and includes PHP versions 7.1.33.3, 7.2.34, and 7.3.23.

What's New in Zend Server 2019

Support for PHP 7.3

This version of Zend Server ships with a certified and secure PHP 7.3 stack, which also includes the largest amount of tested PHP extensions and libraries. All of Zend Server features and components have been fine-tuned to make sure you can easily test your PHP 7.3 code.

Still on PHP 5.6? You should upgrade to a newer PHP, to benefit from extraordinary performance improvements. Or consider Zend Server 8.5 for an extended long-term support with security fixes for PHP 5.6.

Multi PHP Version Support (7.1, 7.2 & 7.3)

For the first time, Zend Server includes more than one version of PHP that you can choose from – and even change as needed. This allows you to take advantage of the latest version of Zend Server – with the newest features, while at the same deciding when to upgrade your apps to the latest version of PHP on your own terms. In addition, this allows for a simpler, smoother PHP upgrade process – with the ability to roll back if things go wrong.  Lastly – developers can now experiment with the latest version of PHP, while still being able to develop and test against the version of PHP that’s deployed in their production environment.

Page Cache Improvements

The Page Cache subsystem was both made easier to use and at the same time more powerful. The rule engine was modernized and is now simpler and more intuitive to use. It’s now possible to add conditions based on the response headers – allowing apps to signal to Page Cache whether or not the response should be cached. Finally, new APIs were introduced to allow for cross-cluster invalidation of cached copies.

URL Insight Improvements

The URL Insight dashboard has been redesigned, with clearer visualizations, separate Requests Per Second and Response Time measurements, and a distribution of events over time. It’s now also easily possible to obtain the list of critical events associated with any of the URLs displayed in the URL Insight pane.

And More

• Z-Ray Response Body is now beautified
• Filter Z-Rays by token id and name 
• Zend Server UI is now based on Zend Framework 3 for improved performance

Why Choose Zend Server?

Zend Server is a PHP application server trusted by global innovators, including Fortune 100 companies, with easy-to-use tools and comprehensive services that:

Improve Debugging

From your development browser, replay sessions and get insights about pages and queries.

Streamline Deployments

Automate workflows, ensure consistent configurations, and avoid service disruptions.

Speed Performance

Identify bottlenecks and manage load balancing, job queues, caching, and session clustering.

Boost Security

Built-in support for PHP 5.6 and newer with automated PHP runtime updates, bug fixes, and security patches.

Unleash Scale

Simplify clustering for fast, consistent performance — and avoid unnecessary server instances.

Simplify Integrations

Save time with ready-to-go API extensions and more than 75 PHP application plugins.