HTTP.SYS Kernel mode driver

Question

What is the big deal with HTTP.SYS in IIS 7?

From what I understand, it is low level which is good for security. Why?

There is no context switching which could be expensive. Why?

Please explain.

Thanks!

Answer 1

The benefits are already well documented,

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsServer2003/Library/IIS/a2a45c42-38bc-464c-a097-d7a202092a54.mspx?mfr=true

http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/101/introduction-to-iis-7-architecture/

Why not do an Internet search next time?