Performance Articles
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This collection of articles will guide you through various aspects of website and server optimization, from understanding performance metrics to implementing advanced tuning techniques.
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Monitoring Your Server with htop
Read more: Monitoring Your Server with htophtop: Your server’s intuitive monitor. See CPU/memory, processes, and troubleshoot with interactive sorting, filtering, and direct process management.
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My Site Is Down!
Read more: My Site Is Down!Can’t connect to your server? Learn to diagnose IP blocks & network issues. Providing this info in a support ticket helps us get you back online faster.
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Nexcess CDN
Read more: Nexcess CDNImprove your site’s performance with the Nexcess CDN. Learn how to configure the CDN, monitor usage, and purge the edge cache for faster load times.
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Optimize Apache for Performance and Resource Usage
Read more: Optimize Apache for Performance and Resource UsageMaximize website speed! Learn how optimizing PHP/MySQL, modern Apache (Event MPM), and client-side caching boosts performance, resource limits, and when to upgrade RAM.
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PHP Memory_Limit
Read more: PHP Memory_LimitThe PHP Memory_Limit defines how much memory a process can use on your server. When a client request initiates a PHP process, exceeding this limit causes the process to fail, resulting in an HTTP 500 error reported by Apache.
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PHP Versions and Why They Matter for Your Website
Read more: PHP Versions and Why They Matter for Your WebsitePHP version affects website speed, security, and compatibility. Keep PHP updated. Liquid Web provides tools for upgrades in cPanel, Plesk, & Interworx.
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Redirecting URLs Using htaccess
Read more: Redirecting URLs Using htaccessEase domain changes and maintain visitor clarity with URL redirects using .htaccess files in your web folder. Keep existing settings; consult a developer if needed.
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Server Crashes or Configuration Limits?
Read more: Server Crashes or Configuration Limits?Site errors aren’t always crashes—often it’s hitting config limits. Learn to tell the difference and fix issues faster to minimize downtime.