If you’re unable to get xCache working, or are looking for other PHP caching solutions on your server to help reduce the load, APC cache is a great alternative. APC stands for Alternative PHP Cache and has been around for a long time, and now supports PHP 5.3 in its latest version we’re about to install. APC is an open source cache alternative, and gets it’s updates from a handful of dedicated developers.
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Running a caching solution on your VPS or dedicated server can squeeze a few extra users on it before you’ll have to upgrade to more expensive hardware, and should reduce load times for visitors. A total win-win situation for all involved.
wget http://xcache.lighttpd.net/pub/Releases/1.2.2/xcache-1.2.2.tar.gz
tar -zxf xcac-*.tar.gz
cd xcache
phpize
./configure --enable-xcache
make
make install
cat xcache.ini >> /etc/php.ini
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Whenever you decide you want to launch a website one of the first things you’ll need, is the hosting services. Luckily sites like this one exist that let users rate their hosting experiences and you don’t have to worry about if the hosting company is good or not, or if they pay out the highest affiliate sale for their number one rating.
Specialized Hosting:
Choosing the correct hosting company really depends on the project. For instance if you use a popular script like vBulletin, there are hosting companies who specialize in their hosting for them. URLJet is one example of a provider who would be a specialized hosting company.
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This is just a quick update to the site to let everyone know we’ve received a fair number of questions about the site and how it works. We’ve published a general all purpose Hosting FAQ that not only tells you how our site works, but also answers some basic hosting questions. If you have a question, feel free to use the contact us form and ask, other wise check the new Hosting FAQ Section.
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