How to Set Up a Development Server with Ryzen 5 3600
How to Set Up a Development Server with Ryzen 5 3600
This article details the process of setting up a development server using a Ryzen 5 3600 processor. This guide assumes a basic understanding of server administration and Linux command line. It focuses on a Debian 12 (Bookworm) installation, but the principles apply to other distributions with minor adjustments. This setup is ideal for developing and testing MediaWiki extensions and skins without impacting a live production environment.
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before beginning, ensure you have the following:
Hardware
The following table outlines the recommended hardware specifications:
Component | Specification |
---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
RAM | 16GB DDR4 3200MHz |
Storage | 256GB NVMe SSD (for OS and MediaWiki) + Additional storage for backups |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
Motherboard | Compatible AM4 motherboard |
Software
The following table lists the required software:
Software | Version |
---|---|
Operating System | Debian 12 (Bookworm) |
Web Server | Apache 2.4 |
Database Server | MariaDB 10.11 |
PHP | 8.2 |
MediaWiki | 1.40 (Latest stable release) |
SSH Server | OpenSSH |
Operating System Installation and Basic Configuration
1. Download the Debian 12 netinstall ISO from the official Debian website. 2. Create a bootable USB drive using a tool like Rufus or Etcher. 3. Boot from the USB drive and follow the on-screen instructions to install Debian. During installation, choose a strong root password and create a user account with sudo privileges. 4. After installation, update the package list and upgrade the system:
```bash sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade ```
5. Configure a static IP address for your server. Edit `/etc/network/interfaces` (or use NetworkManager) to set a static IP. Remember to configure DNS servers correctly.
Installing the LAMP Stack
The LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MariaDB, PHP) is the foundation for running MediaWiki.
1. Install Apache:
```bash sudo apt install apache2 ```
2. Install MariaDB:
```bash sudo apt install mariadb-server mariadb-client ``` Secure the MariaDB installation:
```bash sudo mysql_secure_installation ``` Follow the prompts to set a root password and remove anonymous users.
3. Install PHP and required extensions:
```bash sudo apt install php8.2 libapache2-mod-php8.2 php8.2-mysql php8.2-gd php8.2-curl php8.2-mbstring php8.2-xml php8.2-zip ```
4. Restart Apache to enable PHP:
```bash sudo systemctl restart apache2 ```
Installing and Configuring MediaWiki
1. Download the latest stable release of MediaWiki 1.40 from the MediaWiki download page. 2. Extract the downloaded archive to the Apache web root directory (usually `/var/www/html`):
```bash sudo tar -xzf mediawiki-1.40.0-tar.gz -C /var/www/html sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/mediawiki-1.40.0 ```
3. Create the `LocalSettings.php` file. Copy `DefaultSettings.php` to `LocalSettings.php`:
```bash cd /var/www/html/mediawiki-1.40.0 cp DefaultSettings.php LocalSettings.php ```
4. Edit `LocalSettings.php` and configure the database settings. Replace the placeholders with your MariaDB credentials:
```php $wgDBtype = 'mysql'; $wgDBserver = 'localhost'; $wgDBname = 'mediawiki_db'; $wgDBuser = 'mediawiki_user'; $wgDBpassword = 'your_password'; $wgSecretKey = 'YOUR_SECRET_KEY'; // Generate a strong, random key ```
5. Create the database and user in MariaDB:
```sql CREATE DATABASE mediawiki_db CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci; CREATE USER 'mediawiki_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password'; GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON mediawiki_db.* TO 'mediawiki_user'@'localhost'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES; ```
6. Access the MediaWiki installation script through your web browser (e.g., `http://your_server_ip/mediawiki-1.40.0/index.php`). Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Server Performance Considerations
The following table details performance tuning options.
Tuning Option | Description |
---|---|
PHP Opcode Cache | Enable a PHP opcode cache (e.g., OPcache) to improve performance. |
MariaDB Configuration | Tune MariaDB configuration parameters (e.g., `innodb_buffer_pool_size`) based on available RAM. |
Apache MPM | Choose the appropriate Apache MPM (e.g., `event` or `worker`) based on your server load. |
Caching | Implement caching mechanisms (e.g., Varnish) to reduce database load. |
Security Considerations
- Regularly update the operating system and all installed software.
- Use a strong root password and user account passwords.
- Configure a firewall to restrict access to unnecessary ports.
- Enable HTTPS using Let's Encrypt or a similar service. See HTTPS Configuration.
- Regularly backup your MediaWiki installation and database. Refer to Backups and Disaster Recovery.
- Monitor server logs for suspicious activity. Log Analysis.
Further Resources
- MediaWiki Installation Guide
- Debian Documentation
- Apache Documentation
- MariaDB Documentation
- PHP Documentation
Intel-Based Server Configurations
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
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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