Speed Up Your Web Sites

Unlock the Native Compression Features in IIS 6.0

Extend Built-in Compression

HTTP compression speeds up file delivery, reduces bandwidth costs, and reduces server load. ZipEnable extends the built-in "On/Off" compression in IIS 6.0. The native compression is fast, incurs minimal resource penalties, and is included in the purchase of the OS.

However, there are drawbacks to the built-in tools:

Without ZipEnable:

• No browser compatibility checking. Without this feature, you risk sending compressed content to a browser incapable of decompression.
• Limited configuration options.
• No graphical interface for most controls.

With ZipEnable:

• Verify browser compatibility in real time.
• Quickly deploy HTTP compression with ZipEnable's configuration wizard.
• Granularly manage compression at the global, site, directory, and file levels – without writing a single line of code or editing the IIS metabase.

Support and Upgrades

• Free technical support during trial evaluation period.
• 60 day Standard Support included with purchase.
• Extended Standard & Premium support plans available.
• Major version updates have a fee of 35% (learn more)
• Minor version updates are provided free to current support plan holders
• Request a quote for your major version upgrade discount

Global Compression Configuration

ZipEnable enables native HTTP/HTTPS compression on IIS 6.0 for both static (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, Microsoft Office documents, text files and more) and dynamic (ASP, ASP.NET, ColdFusion, PHP, Perl, JSP) files.

Modify Compression Schemes by File Type

Using Industry-standard Gzip and Deflate compression schemes, ZipEnable modifies compression schemes by file type. Ability to set level of compression (1-10) for each scheme and access to granular control of acceptable file extensions for compression.

Site level configuration

ZipEnable allows configuration of compression at directory and file levels for individual virtual servers (sites). ZipEnable's tree view makes for easy navigation and configuration.

Persistent Overrides

ZipEnable's powerful Persistent Overrides feature allows you to keep global and site level compression settings in order.

Compression Exclusions

ZipEnable is able to control compression exclusions based on HTTP version, proxy usage, and type of request.

Gzip and Deflate Compression

Within ZipEnable user has ability to set priority of default Gzip and Deflate compression schemes. As well as, adjust other compression settings such as I/0 buffer size and minimum file size to compress limits.

Restore Default

Default settings roll-back option restores IIS 6.0 native compression settings upon ZipEnable uninstallation (roll-back to metabase settings prior to ZipEnable installation).

Browser Compatibility Detection

ZipEnable's Real-time check identifies a user's browser and automatically delivers compressed/uncompressed content accordingly. Configure file type exclusions for any browser type/version to avoid incompatibilities. Includes default exclusions for legacy browsers with known incompatibilities.

CPU Roll-off option

ZipEnable can automatically dial back compression rates for periods of unusually heavy traffic to guarantee that compression does not overwork your CPU. ZipEnable enables the user to configure CPU utilization threshold for compression roll-off.

Easy-to-use interfaces

ZipEnable's configuration wizard makes it easy for fast deployment and makes it simple to apply compression. GUI, tab-based Settings Manager accessible via the Start menu or IIS MMC.

Our command line interface for programmatic control of basic compression settings, makes it ideal for easy IIS 6.0 native compression integration into other applications.

Advanced features

With our ZipEnable tool you are also able to manage cache directory, size, and location.