StoRM WebDAV is a component of StoRM which is designed to provide a scalable and efficient solution for managing data storage and access in Grid computing environments. It specifically focuses on enabling access to stored data through the WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) protocol, an extension of the HTTP protocol that allows users to create, change and move resources on a web server.
This contribution highlights how data transfer performance can be enhanced by delegating the execution of some HTTP methods to an external, dedicated service: NGINX. This strategic decision is driven by the proven reliability, scalability, and performance capabilities of NGINX in handling such critical operations.