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=== Core i9-13900 Server (64GB) - Technical Overview ===

This article details the configuration and considerations for running a MediaWiki installation on a server equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900 processor and 64GB of RAM. This setup is suitable for medium to large wikis with moderate to high traffic. This guide assumes a base [[Linux]] operating system, such as [[Ubuntu Server]] or [[CentOS]].

=== Hardware Specifications ===

The following table outlines the key hardware components:

{| class="wikitable"
! Component
! Specification
|-
| Processor
| Intel Core i9-13900 (24 Cores, 32 Threads)
|-
| RAM
| 64GB DDR5 ECC Registered
|-
| Storage
| 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD (for OS & MediaWiki)
|-
| Network
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet
|-
| Motherboard
| Server-Grade Motherboard (supporting DDR5 and PCIe Gen4)
|-
| Power Supply
| 850W 80+ Gold Certified
|}

This configuration provides ample processing power and memory for handling a substantial wiki workload. The NVMe SSD ensures fast read/write speeds, crucial for database operations and page rendering.

=== Software Stack ===

The recommended software stack for this server includes:

* Operating System: [[Ubuntu Server]] 22.04 LTS or [[CentOS]] Stream 9
* Web Server: [[Apache]] 2.4 or [[Nginx]] 1.22
* Database: [[MariaDB]] 10.6 or [[MySQL]] 8.0 (MariaDB is generally preferred for performance and open-source compatibility)
* PHP: PHP 8.2 with necessary extensions (see below)
* MediaWiki: MediaWiki 1.40

=== PHP Configuration ===

Proper PHP configuration is critical for MediaWiki performance. Important extensions to enable include:

{| class="wikitable"
! PHP Extension
! Description
|-
| intl
| Internationalization support. Required for multi-language wikis.
|-
| gd
| Image manipulation library. Needed for thumbnail generation and image handling.
|-
| mbstring
| Multibyte string support. Essential for handling different character encodings.
|-
| pdo_mysql
| PHP Data Objects driver for MySQL/MariaDB.
|-
| xml
| XML processing support.
|-
| zip
| ZIP archive support.
|-
| curl
| Client URL Library for making HTTP requests.
|}

Adjust the `php.ini` file to optimize performance. Key settings to consider are:

* `memory_limit`: Set to at least 256MB, ideally 512MB or higher.
* `max_execution_time`: Increase if you experience timeouts during complex operations.
* `upload_max_filesize` & `post_max_size`: Configure based on your expected file upload limits.
* `opcache.enable`: Enable PHP OPcache for improved performance.

Refer to the [[PHP documentation]] for details on each setting. Always restart your web server after modifying `php.ini`.

=== Database Configuration ===

A well-configured database is paramount for MediaWiki's performance. Consider these recommendations:

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting
! Recommendation
|-
| Character Set
| `utf8mb4` (for full Unicode support)
|-
| Collation
| `utf8mb4_unicode_ci` (case-insensitive Unicode collation)
|-
| `innodb_buffer_pool_size`
| Set to 50-80% of available RAM (e.g. 32GB-51.2GB with 64GB RAM)
|-
| `innodb_log_file_size`
| Increase to 256MB or 512MB for improved write performance.
|-
| `query_cache_size`
| Consider enabling and tuning the query cache, but monitor its effectiveness.
|}

Regularly back up your database using tools like `mysqldump` or `mariadb-dump`. [[Database backups]] are essential for disaster recovery. Ensure your database server is secured with a strong password and appropriate firewall rules. See [[MediaWiki database setup]] for further information.

=== Security Considerations ===

* **Firewall:** Configure a firewall (e.g., `ufw` on Ubuntu, `firewalld` on CentOS) to restrict access to only necessary ports (80, 443, 22).
* **HTTPS:** Enable HTTPS using [[Let's Encrypt]] or a commercial SSL certificate.
* **Regular Updates:** Keep your operating system, web server, database, PHP, and MediaWiki software up to date with the latest security patches.
* **User Permissions:** Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring user accounts.
* **MediaWiki Security Extensions:** Explore security extensions available for MediaWiki, such as [[SpamBlacklist]] and [[ConfirmEdit]].

=== Monitoring and Maintenance ===

Regularly monitor server resource usage (CPU, memory, disk I/O, network traffic) using tools like `top`, `htop`, `iotop`, and `iftop`. Monitor MediaWiki's performance using the [[Special:Statistics]] page and server logs. Regularly run database maintenance tasks, such as optimizing tables and purging the query cache. Consider implementing a monitoring solution like [[Nagios]] or [[Zabbix]] for automated alerts.

[[Category:Intel Servers]]

== 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
|-
| [[Core i7-8700 Server]]
| 64 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2x1 TB
| CPU Benchmark: 13124
|-
| [[Core i9-9900K Server]]
| 128 GB DDR4, NVMe SSD 2 x 1 TB
| CPU Benchmark: 49969
|-
| [[Core i9-13900 Server (64GB)]]
| 64 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
|
|-
| [[Core i9-13900 Server (128GB)]]
| 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe SSD
|
|-
| [[Core i5-13500 Server (64GB)]]
| 64 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
|
|-
| [[Core i5-13500 Server (128GB)]]
| 128 GB RAM, 2x500 GB NVMe SSD
|
|-
| [[Core i5-13500 Workstation]]
| 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
|-
| [[Ryzen 7 7700 Server]]
| 64 GB DDR5 RAM, 2x1 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 35224
|-
| [[Ryzen 9 5950X Server]]
| 128 GB RAM, 2x4 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 46045
|-
| [[Ryzen 9 7950X Server]]
| 128 GB DDR5 ECC, 2x2 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 63561
|-
| [[EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/1TB)]]
| 128 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
|-
| [[EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/2TB)]]
| 128 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
|-
| [[EPYC 7502P Server (128GB/4TB)]]
| 128 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
|-
| [[EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/1TB)]]
| 256 GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
|-
| [[EPYC 7502P Server (256GB/4TB)]]
| 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe
| CPU Benchmark: 48021
|-
| [[EPYC 9454P Server]]
| 256 GB RAM, 2x2 TB NVMe
|
|}

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