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=== Best Server Optimization Tips for Bless Network Browser Farming ===

This article details server configuration tips specifically geared towards optimizing a MediaWiki installation for heavy use with the [[Bless Network Browser]] for farming purposes. Browser farming, while convenient, can place significant load on a server. These recommendations aim to mitigate that load and ensure a stable, responsive experience for all users. This guide assumes a basic understanding of server administration and MediaWiki installation.

== Understanding the Load ==

Bless Network Browser farming involves numerous automated requests, often exceeding typical human user activity. This can quickly strain server resources like CPU, RAM, and database connections. Key areas to optimize are the web server, PHP configuration, and the underlying database (typically [[MySQL]] or [[MariaDB]]).  Failure to address these areas can result in slow page loads, timeouts, and even server crashes.  Consider setting up [[Server Monitoring]] to track resource usage.

== Web Server Optimization (Apache/Nginx) ==

The web server is the first point of contact for all requests. Optimizing it is crucial.

=== Apache ===
For Apache, consider the following:

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting
! Description
! Recommendation
|-
| `KeepAlive`
| Enables persistent connections, reducing overhead.
| `On` (with reasonable `KeepAliveTimeout` – e.g., 5-10 seconds)
|-
| `MaxKeepAliveRequests`
| Limits the number of requests served over a single persistent connection.
| 100-200
|-
| `StartServers` / `MinSpareServers` / `MaxSpareServers` / `MaxClients`
| Control the number of server processes. Requires careful tuning based on available RAM.
| Start with low values and gradually increase while monitoring resource usage. Use tools like `apachetop`.
|-
| `mod_deflate`
| Enables gzip compression, reducing bandwidth usage.
| `On` (compress text/html, text/css, application/javascript)
|}

=== Nginx ===
Nginx is generally more efficient than Apache for static content and handling concurrent connections.

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting
! Description
! Recommendation
|-
| `worker_processes`
| Number of worker processes.
| Set to the number of CPU cores.
|-
| `worker_connections`
| Maximum number of connections per worker process.
| 1024-2048, depending on available RAM.
|-
| `gzip`
| Enables gzip compression.
| `On` (compress text/html, text/css, application/javascript)
|-
| `client_max_body_size`
| Maximum allowed size of the client request body.
| Increase if users are uploading large files.  Consider security implications.
|}

Consider using a [[Reverse Proxy]] like Varnish Cache to further improve performance.

== PHP Configuration Optimization ==

PHP is responsible for generating the dynamic content of your MediaWiki site. Optimizing its configuration can significantly improve performance. Edit your `php.ini` file.

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting
! Description
! Recommendation
|-
| `memory_limit`
| Maximum amount of memory a script may consume.
| 256M - 512M (adjust based on available RAM and script complexity)
|-
| `max_execution_time`
| Maximum time a script is allowed to run.
| 30-60 seconds (increase if necessary, but be mindful of potential abuse)
|-
| `opcache.enable`
| Enables the OpCache extension, which caches precompiled PHP code.
| `On`
|-
| `opcache.memory_consumption`
| Amount of memory allocated to OpCache.
| 128M - 256M
|-
| `session.save_path`
| Location where session data is stored.
| Consider using a dedicated directory with sufficient disk space and permissions.
|}

Install and enable the [[PHP APCu]] cache for additional performance gains, especially for complex queries. Regularly clear the [[PHP Cache]] to prevent issues.

== Database Optimization (MySQL/MariaDB) ==

The database is often the bottleneck in a MediaWiki installation. Proper configuration and maintenance are vital.

*   **Increase `max_connections`:**  Allow more concurrent connections. Monitor server load to find the optimal value.
*   **Optimize Queries:** Use the [[MySQL Slow Query Log]] to identify and optimize slow queries.  Consider adding indexes to frequently queried columns.
*   **Tune `innodb_buffer_pool_size`:**  This setting controls the amount of memory allocated to the InnoDB buffer pool.  Set it to approximately 70-80% of your server's RAM.
*   **Regular Maintenance:** Perform regular database maintenance tasks like `OPTIMIZE TABLE` and `ANALYZE TABLE`.
*   **Consider using a [[Database Cluster]]**: For very large installations, a database cluster can provide improved scalability and fault tolerance.

== Additional Tips ==

*   **Caching:** Implement caching mechanisms like [[Memcached]] or [[Redis]] to reduce database load.
*   **Disable Unused Extensions:** Disable any MediaWiki extensions that are not actively used.
*   **Regular Updates:** Keep MediaWiki and all its dependencies up to date to benefit from bug fixes and performance improvements.
*   **Monitor Performance:** Continuously monitor server performance using tools like [[Nagios]] or [[Zabbix]].
*   **Rate Limiting:** Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse from automated scripts.  Consider using a [[Firewall]] to block suspicious traffic.
*   **Consider a [[Content Delivery Network]] (CDN)**: Serve static assets from a CDN to reduce load on your server.

== Resources ==

*   [[MediaWiki Performance]]
*   [[MySQL Performance Tuning]]
*   [[PHP Configuration]]

[[Category:Server Configurations]]


== Intel-Based Server Configurations ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Configuration
! Specifications
! Benchmark
|-
| [[Core i7-6700K/7700 Server]]
| 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 512 GB
| CPU Benchmark: 8046
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| [[Core i7-8700 Server]]
| 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB
| CPU Benchmark: 13124
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| CPU Benchmark: 49969
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| 
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| 
|-
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| 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
| 
|-
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| 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
| 
|-
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| 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 NVMe SSD, NVIDIA RTX 4000
| 
|}

== AMD-Based Server Configurations ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Configuration
! Specifications
! Benchmark
|-
| [[Ryzen 5 3600 Server]]
| 64 GB RAM, 2x480 GB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 17849
|-
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| 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 35224
|-
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| 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 46045
|-
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| 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 63561
|-
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| 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
|-
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| 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
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| 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
|-
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| 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
|-
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| 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
|-
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| 
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