Reduce Server Strain

[Anite]

What tips do you have that help reduce server strain?

The forum I am talking about has a lot of members (I think it is in the hundreds of thousands) and in your experience what are the best things to do to reduce the load?

[rh2004]

Uppgrade your Memory increase your Swap space.

What is the current server setup?

[Anite]

Well, when it comes to forums I am not too clever and I am only a mod at this site, but the server is busy for long periods once or twice a day usually.

How do I find out the server setup?

The forums are here (http://forums.gamewinners.com)

[rh2004]

Are you using a dedicated server, or shared web host... ?

[Anite]

Well, all I need to know is what features can be removed that aren't neccessary, and will they help the server at all?


example: Does the calendar take up alot of space?

[Steve Machol]

To get vB support on these forums you first need to be a licensed customer and register for Priority Forum Support. To do this, please go here:

http://www.vbulletin.com/members/membersupport_priority.php

...and enter your email address in one of the boxes. You'll need to have your customer number and password to access the page.

Once you've done this, please post in the appropriate support forum for your version.

P.S. If you are not the license owner, you will need to have the owner do this for you to give you access to the support forums.

[Anite]

Sorry for wasting your time