Optimizing Server Performance

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  1. Optimizing Server Performance

This article details best practices for optimizing your MediaWiki 1.40 server for improved performance. It assumes you have a functioning MediaWiki installation. We will cover database optimization, PHP configuration, caching strategies, and server-level adjustments. This is geared towards newcomers, but will include details useful for experienced sysadmins.

1. Database Optimization

The database is often the biggest bottleneck in a MediaWiki installation. Proper configuration and maintenance are crucial. We will focus on MySQL/MariaDB, the most common database backend.

1.1. Configuration Variables

Several MySQL/MariaDB configuration variables significantly impact MediaWiki performance. Adjusting these requires root or administrative access to your database server.

Variable Description Recommended Value (Example)
`innodb_buffer_pool_size` The size of the buffer pool used by InnoDB to cache data and indexes. 50-80% of available RAM (e.g., 4G)
`query_cache_size` The size of the query cache. (Deprecated in MySQL 8.0, consider Performance Schema) 64M - 256M (if using MySQL < 8.0)
`max_connections` The maximum number of simultaneous connections to the database. 150-300 (adjust based on server load)
`innodb_log_file_size` The size of each InnoDB log file. Larger files can improve write performance but increase recovery time. 256M - 1G

These values are *examples* and should be tuned based on your server's resources and workload. Consult the MySQL/MariaDB documentation for detailed explanations. See also Manual:Configuration settings for MediaWiki-specific database settings.

1.2. Indexing

Ensure appropriate indexes are in place. MediaWiki’s maintenance scripts (see Manual:Maintenance scripts) can help identify missing indexes. Regularly run `update.php` to rebuild indexes after significant content changes. Pay particular attention to indexes on frequently queried tables like `page`, `revision`, and `category`. Avoid over-indexing, as it can slow down write operations.

1.3. Database Maintenance

Regularly optimize and analyze your database tables. Use the following SQL commands (executed as a user with sufficient privileges):

```sql OPTIMIZE TABLE page, revision, category, watchlist; ANALYZE TABLE page, revision, category, watchlist; ```

These commands should be run during off-peak hours. See Manual:Database lag for more information on database performance issues.

2. PHP Configuration

PHP is the engine that drives MediaWiki. Optimizing its configuration can yield significant performance gains.

2.1. `php.ini` Settings

Adjust the following settings in your `php.ini` file:

Setting Description Recommended Value
`memory_limit` The maximum amount of memory a script can consume. 256M - 512M (or higher, depending on complexity)
`max_execution_time` The maximum time a script can run. 60-120 seconds
`opcache.enable` Enables the PHP opcode cache. 1 (enabled)
`opcache.memory_consumption` The amount of memory allocated to the opcode cache. 128M - 256M

Restart your web server after making changes to `php.ini`. Refer to Manual:PHP for a complete list of recommended PHP settings.

2.2. Opcode Caching

Using an opcode cache (like OPcache, which is built-in since PHP 5.5) is *essential*. It significantly reduces CPU load by caching compiled PHP code. Ensure it is enabled and properly configured. See Manual:Opcode cache for detailed instructions.

3. Caching Strategies

Caching reduces the load on the database and PHP by serving frequently accessed content from memory.

3.1. Memcached/Redis

Implement a caching system like Memcached or Redis. MediaWiki supports both. These systems store frequently accessed data in memory, reducing database queries. Configuration is done through the `$wgMemCachedServers` variable in `LocalSettings.php`. See Manual:Memcached and Manual:Redis for detailed setup instructions. Redis generally offers better performance than Memcached.

3.2. Parser Cache

MediaWiki’s parser cache stores the output of parsed wikitext. Ensure it is enabled and has sufficient space. Adjust the `$wgParserCacheType` variable in `LocalSettings.php`.

3.3. Output Cache

The output cache stores the fully rendered HTML output of pages. This cache can significantly improve performance for anonymous users. Configure it through the `$wgMainCacheType` variable in `LocalSettings.php`.

4. Server-Level Adjustments

Optimizing your web server (Apache, Nginx, etc.) is also important.

4.1. Web Server Configuration

  • **Keep-Alive:** Enable Keep-Alive to reduce connection overhead.
  • **Compression:** Enable Gzip compression to reduce the size of transferred data.
  • **Static File Caching:** Configure your web server to cache static files (images, CSS, JavaScript) aggressively.
  • **HTTP/2:** Use HTTP/2 for improved performance, if your server and clients support it.

4.2. Operating System Tuning

  • **File System Cache:** Ensure your operating system has sufficient memory allocated to the file system cache.
  • **Network Configuration:** Optimize network settings for low latency and high bandwidth.
  • **Resource Limits:** Adjust resource limits (e.g., open files) to accommodate the MediaWiki workload. See Manual:Server requirements for a comprehensive list of requirements.

5. Monitoring and Analysis

Regularly monitor your server's performance using tools like `top`, `vmstat`, and database monitoring tools. Analyze logs for errors and performance bottlenecks. Consider using a dedicated monitoring solution like Prometheus or Grafana. Manual:Performance monitoring provides guidance on tracking key metrics.



Manual:Configuration settings Manual:PHP Manual:Memcached Manual:Redis Manual:Opcode cache Manual:Maintenance scripts Manual:Database lag Manual:Server requirements Manual:Performance monitoring Help:Contents Special:MyPreferences Special:Search Help:Wiki markup Manual:Upgrading Manual:Short URL extension Special:Statistics Special:AllPages Special:ListUsers Manual:Extension installation Manual:Admin guide


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