How to Migrate an Online Store to a New VPS Without Losing Orders
A step-by-step plan for migrating an online store to a new VPS: backup, test launch, final synchronization, DNS, payment notifications, and rollback.
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PHP 5.6 Support Is Not an Advantage: Why an Online Store Should Plan Migration
A new module may run on PHP 5.6, but that does not make the old server secure. We compare PHP support timelines and explain how to migrate a store to a current branch without halting sales.
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New Server Configurers: How to Choose Hosting for a Store Based on Load, Not Core Count
Timeweb Cloud has added the ability to build custom server configurations. I analyze what data is needed before selecting a dedicated server for a catalog and orders.
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Promotion Page Separate from Store: When to Host on S3 with CDN
Timeweb Cloud now enables static S3 sites to use custom domains and CDN. I analyze which promotional pages suit this setup and where a server remains necessary.
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Off-Host Backup: What the Yandex Cloud Backup Update Changes
Yandex Cloud Backup has expanded support for external servers. I explain how to choose a storage location for store backups and what to verify during a test restore.
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Yandex Cloud Adds Database Presets: Why a Ready-Made Configuration Is Just the Start of Store Setup
The September digest introduced ready-made options for managed databases. I explain how to evaluate such a configuration based on the catalog, orders, and data exchange.
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Site Is Up, Orders Fail: How to Configure Useful Store Failure Alerts
Yandex Monium has updated its alerting system. I examine which signals an online store needs and why checking the homepage does not replace monitoring actual sales.
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Selectel Enables Auto-Installation from Custom Images: Why a Standard Server Matters for Your Store
September updates to Selectel's dedicated servers streamline system redeployment. I examine what to include in a server image and why it cannot replace a backup of your orders.
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Let's Encrypt Moves Analytics to ClickHouse: When Reports Hinder Site Performance
The certificate service separated analytics from production load. Using this case, I explain how to determine when an online store's reports require dedicated infrastructure.
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Cloudflare freed 100 TB of memory: when a server needs optimization, not a new plan
A fresh analysis of Cloudflare reveals how a single data structure inflates memory usage. I examine the metrics a website owner needs before scaling up server capacity.
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Cloudflare Accelerates Server Connections: Why TLS Matters Beyond the Browser
In September, Cloudflare introduced automatic key exchange selection for origin servers. Here is an explanation of which part of the connection is often overlooked when configuring HTTPS.
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Cloudflare Tests Post-Quantum DNSSEC: What Site Owners Need to Know About Domain Protection
New DNSSEC support in a public resolver does not automatically update domains. I explain what DNS signatures protect and why they matter when switching hosting providers.
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Cloudflare Tests Cache Compression: When Disk Savings Help Hosting and When They Harm It
In Cloudflare's experiment, cached data occupied less space thanks to Zstandard. I analyze why compression must be evaluated alongside CPU load and latency.
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