Server tuning

[SpankMe]

Server has been having memory usage problems so to avoid having my server rental cost increased by getting more memory added, I have asked Jelsoft (vBulletin provider) for tuning help (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182639).

Following their recommendation I have turned off Show Users Browsing Forums, Show Users Browsing Thread & Automatic Similar Thread search. I may turn them back on after following the rest of their suggestions. Does anyone find these useful and wants to see them turned back on?

I have to say that I'm pretty impressed with vBulletin support. Not many software providers would also offer server tuning support.

If there are any LAMP tuning experts here, feel free to make any suggestions.

[Mental Trousers]

Only use I've seen for Show Users Browsing Thread is so people can (falsely) accuse me of modding a thread by removing posts. Make it go away thanks lol.

As for Automatic Similar Thread search I've only found that useful occassionally. Not enough to warrant keeping it.

[GR81]

biggest thing with servers running bulletin boards/forums/email etc is keeping the hdd defragged. makes a huge difference!!!! we had that problem at work here with our email server.
is there an option to turn old posts into pure text etc like some other forums?
delete some old crap etc.
got room for more ram? someone might have some spare somewhere.

[sAsLEX]

got room for more ram? someone might have some spare somewhere.

servers for this are in the states.......

[GR81]

ahhhh i see now.
hrm!
could make things interesting.

[inlinefour]

if it makes it go faster then it can't be a bad thing...:rockon:

[Hitcher]

Knowing who else is currently browsing what has limited entertainment value.

[froggyfrenchman]

Cant say I have ever really used any of those.

[onearmedbandit]

Users browsing thread is a usefull one, the others I don't miss.

[Racey Rider]

Im interested in viewing the last two options,, but can do without them.

[Coyote]

I noticed that they were gone. But I can get used to being without

[Qkchk]

If its a hassle to keep them on, then thats fine. But its nice to see how many people you have watch your thread........

[kickingzebra]

handy to see whos looking, but can live well enough without it.

[Sniper]

If it keeps KB alive and saves money, itsa good cause.

[Lazy7]

Have you got somebody tuning the MySQL db as part of the tuning package? Would make a bigger difference rather than resorting to removing functionality from the site?

if its costing you too much - maybe its time to get a $20 a year - optional membership going. i'd be in.

[Slingshot]

Personally, I like the "Show Users Browsing Forums" & "Show Users Browsing Thread".

I too think it might be a plan to start charging for membership. My thoughts would be certain threads should be accessible only to paying members (i.e. meetings & events) cause you wouldn't want people not to join because of the cost.

Advertising may be another option to fund the site.

[SpankMe]

After doing some tuning and installing APC (PHP caching) I have turned Show Users Browsing Forums & Show Users Browsing Thread back on and will continue to monitor (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/monitorix/).

[cowpoos]

After doing some tuning and installing APC (PHP caching) I have turned Show Users Browsing Forums & Show Users Browsing Thread back on and will continue to monitor (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/monitorix/).
the whos online on the main forum page has dissappeared?