Starting in LiteSpeed Web Server 5.0, LiteSpeed is adding ESI support. Using ESI to increase cache usage allows you to supercharge web applications like Magento or WordPress. (more…)
Category: Performance
Every site owner wants to improve site performance. Let’s talk about that: broad performance concepts, specific tips, and our own software-based solutions.
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More PHP Customization in LiteSpeed Web Server 4.2.7
In addition to improved ModSecurity and SSI, LiteSpeed Web Server 4.2.7 features more customization options for PHP in different settings. (more…)
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LiteSpeed Speeds Up XenForo in New Case Study
Our second case study shows LiteSpeed Web Server greatly improving page speeds on a huge XenForo site. (more…)
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1st LiteSpeed Case Study: LiteSpeed Cuts Load on High-Traffic WordPress Sites
Our first LiteSpeed Web Server case study shows LSWS cutting load on two high-traffic WordPress sites — from over 10 to under 1!
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Choose the Right LiteSpeed suEXEC for Your Shared Hosting
LiteSpeed Web Server’s numerous PHP suEXEC options offer great flexibility. Our new documentation makes it easier to decide which is right for your shared hosting service. (more…)
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4.2.5 Features Part 2: Use Spare RAM for Opcode Caching withPHP suEXEC ProcessGroup!
The new PHP suEXEC ProcessGroup mode allows shared hosting providers with extra memory to get better PHP performance through per-user opcode caching, plus allow custom php.ini’s and CloudLinux’s PHP Selector, too. (more…)
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4.2.5 Features Part 1: Just in Time Configuration for Mass Hosting
Just in time configuration cuts memory usage and speeds up restart time by cutting down on the number of Apache vhosts LSWS has configure at server startup. (more…)
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The OpenLiteSpeed Features Keep Coming: WebSocket Proxy + OCSP Stapling
OpenLiteSpeed is giving us the chance to add and test a horde of new features. For 1.2 (which came out today!), we’ve added WebSocket proxies and OCSP stapling. Both of these are exciting features that should speed up the Internet (as soon as they’re widely integrated into the Internet). (more…)
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OpenLiteSpeed 1.1 (With SPDY!)
Last Friday, we released OpenLiteSpeed 1.1. OpenLiteSpeed 1.1 introduces a big advance : SPDY. (more…)
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LiteSpeed Web Server as Reverse Proxy Template
We’re rolling out a whole new line of virtual hosts for different set ups and functions. Two days ago we announced the release of a template for setting up Enterprise or OpenLiteSpeed with WP Super Cache. Today we have a template for setting up LiteSpeed Web Server as a reverse proxy to a backend server. My first time using the template (I don’t create the templates, I do the documentation), I set it up in a grand total of 6:37.8. That’s what I call quick and easy. (more…)


