---
title: "Upgrades"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/performance/upgrades/"
description: "Boost site performance with software & hardware upgrades. Our guide helps you find the right combination for a faster, more reliable website."
vertical: "Hosting"
date: "2025-07-02"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Upgrades

To improve website performance, you can make upgrades to your server’s software and hardware. This guide links to articles that detail these specific upgrades.

Software optimizations, such as updating your PHP version or implementing a caching system like Redis, improve how your server processes requests and manages data. These changes make your applications run more efficiently, resulting in faster page loads.

Hardware upgrades increase the physical resources available to your server. Upgrading components like the CPU, increasing RAM, or switching to NVMe storage removes performance bottlenecks. This ensures your software has sufficient resources to operate effectively. By addressing both software and hardware, you can improve your site’s speed and stability.

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Upgrade Articles

3 results

This collection of articles serves as your central resource for understanding software and hardware upgrades.

- ## [Dedicated Server Upgrades](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/performance/upgrades/dedicated-server-upgrades/)
    
    Outgrown your server? This guide explains how to upgrade your dedicated server’s CPU, RAM, storage, and software for improved performance and security.
    
    
    
    [Read more: Dedicated Server Upgrades](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/performance/upgrades/dedicated-server-upgrades/)
- ## [PHP Versions and Why They Matter for Your Website](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/performance/upgrades/php-versions-and-why-they-matter-for-your-website/)
    
    PHP version affects website speed, security, and compatibility. Keep PHP updated. Liquid Web provides tools for upgrades in cPanel, Plesk, & Interworx.
    
    
    
    [Read more: PHP Versions and Why They Matter for Your Website](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/performance/upgrades/php-versions-and-why-they-matter-for-your-website/)
- ## [What Does End-of-life (EOL) Mean for Me?](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/performance/upgrades/what-does-end-of-life-eol-mean-for-me/)
    
    ‘EOL’ stands for ‘end-of-life,’ referring to outdated hardware or software that’s no longer supported, potentially impacting websites and operations.
    
    
    
    [Read more: What Does End-of-life (EOL) Mean for Me?](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/performance/upgrades/what-does-end-of-life-eol-mean-for-me/)