https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/optimizations/Recent content in Stratus - Optimization Guides on Webscale Product DocumentationHugoenhttps://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/optimizations/magento-configuration-and-optimization/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/optimizations/magento-configuration-and-optimization/<p>Make sure to review the Magento configuration if there are performance issues, as it could turn out to be a simple toggle in the Magento Admin, saving valuable developer time.</p> <blockquote> <p>Please see our <a href="https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/about-webscale-stratus/magento-requirements/">Magento Requirements</a> for a full list of items STRATUS requirements for hosting Magento stores.</p> </blockquote> <h2 id="magento-1x-recommended-settings">Magento 1.x Recommended Settings</h2> <ul> <li>Enable all caches (<strong>System &gt; Cache Management</strong>)</li> <li>Enable flat products and categories (<strong>System &gt; Configuration &gt; Catalog &gt; Frontend)</strong></li> <li>Disable and clear the Magento compiler <em>(Note, the compiler does not run properly on PHP &gt; 5.3)</em></li> <li>Enable merged CSS/JS <em>(be aware that this can break some sites)</em></li> <li>Install an FPC module and use Redis (<a href="https://github.com/GordonLesti/Lesti_Fpc" target="_blank">Lesti FPC<i class="ps-1 fa fa-external-link"></i></a> is a good free option)</li> <li><a href="https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/caches-and-sessions/cache-configuration/#magento-1/">Redis cache</a> </li> <li><a href="https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/caches-and-sessions/stratus-sessions-for-magento-1-and-2/#magento-1/">Redis sessions</a> </li> <li>Keep your log tables clean (e.g., log_url, log_url_info, log_visitor,log_visitor_info)</li> <li>Set indexing mode to &ldquo;manual.&rdquo;</li> </ul> <h2 id="magento-2x-recommended-settings">Magento 2.x Recommended Settings</h2> <ul> <li>Enable all caches.</li> <li>Beginning with Magento 2.1, enabling flat catalogs is <a href="https://docs.magento.com/m2/ce/user_guide/catalog/catalog-flat.html" target="_blank">NOT recommended<i class="ps-1 fa fa-external-link"></i></a> as a best practice.</li> <li>Deploy static files (automatic with production mode deploys)</li> <li>Enable production mode and compilation.</li> <li><a href="https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/webscale-stratus/enable-varnish-on-stratus/">Enable the Varnish FPC instead of the built-in FPC</a> .</li> <li>Use [Elasticsearch for search (2.3+ and EE)][4].</li> <li>Disable merged CSS (can cause performance issues on some stores).</li> <li><a href="https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/caches-and-sessions/cache-configuration/#magento-2/">Redis cache</a> </li> <li><a href="https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/caches-and-sessions/stratus-sessions-for-magento-1-and-2/#magento-2/">Redis sessions</a> </li> <li>Set indexing mode to &ldquo;Schedule.&rdquo;</li> <li><a href="https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/magento-2/magemojo-cron/">Install MageMojo Cron</a> </li> </ul> <h2 id="further-optimization">Further optimization</h2> <p>For even more site speed, a skilled developer may be able to uncover additional speed gain possibilities:</p>https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/optimizations/pwa-and-headless-commerce/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://docs.webscale.com/docs/reference/stratus/guides/optimizations/pwa-and-headless-commerce/<h2 id="what-are-pwas">What are PWAs?</h2> <p>PWAs utilize some of the latest technologies that can load blazingly fast. Along with incredible speed, PWAs (otherwise referred to as headless ecommerce) deliver a highly-customized and consistent user experience across the plethora of device types and interfaces used by online consumers. Not to mention, PWAs compliment MageMojo’s industry defining hosting to give you websites that load in the blink of an eye. Developers can use static site generators to launch highly engaging PWA storefronts that can then be connected to ecommerce platforms on the backend.</p>