Implement memcache for Sonassi Magento optimised dedicated servers

Feb

27th

If you are a Sonassi Magento dedicated hosting customer and we have optimised your server for Magento, we recommend using the following syntax when using Memcache in conjunction with your Magento store. We set up one socket by default, so if you are running multiple Magento stores, get in touch so we can add additional [...]




Magento Performance Optimization With Varnish Cache 4

Aug

19th

This post aims to further the development of some ideas that extend the work of Kalenyuk’s in a blog post called Magento performance optimization with Varnish cache and Mario’s in a blog post called Magento Performance Optimization With Varnish Cache 3 We have tested the above module, and at a basic level it works well. [...]




Dedicated server IPMI Access

Jul

23rd

Accessing your servers IPMI interface requires you to set up a simple VPN connection to our secure IPMI management network. You can use the guide (right) to help you create the connection required. VPN Type: PPTP VPN Host: vpn2.sonassihosting.com Don’t have an account? If you do not have an IPMI VPN account yet, please get [...]




Hosting a Magento Groupon campaign

Jul

14th

Appears to be all in a days work for Sonassi Hosting. Recently we were challenged by one of our dedicated hosting customers, DirectSight.co.uk, to implement a temporary platform to support up to 1 million unique visitors. Whilst perhaps not a frequent request, with our core-competence lying in dedicated Magento hosting, it was something we felt [...]




Scheduled Maintenance [20/05/2011]

May

9th

This work has been carried out and no issues were encountered. When 20th May 2011 22:00pm until 21st May 2011 04:00am Reason Upgrade firewalls to latest firmware, provided increased security and stability. Applies to the following firewalls: Zyxel USG 100 Zyxel USG 200 Zyxel USG 300 Zyxel USG 1000 Zyxel USG 2000 Who this affects [...]




Scheduled Maintenance [03/06/2011]

May

9th

This work has been carried out and no issues were encountered. When 3rd June 2011 10:00am until 5th June 2011 10:00am Reason De-commissioning and migration of entire net0 IP range. net0 comprises of an old server infrastructure that is being upgraded with faster, more powerful equipment. The servers within net0 use legacy IP address space [...]




Scheduled maintenance [02/2010]

Feb

14th

This work has been carried out and no issues were encountered. When 19th February 2011 01:00am until 19th February 2011 6:00am Reason There is essential maintenance scheduled on core routing infrastructure. Who this affects All dedicated server customers will be directly affected. Shared hosting customers will NOT be affected. We appreciate your co-operation during this [...]




Scheduled maintenance [12/2010]

Dec

1st

This work has been carried out and no issues were encountered. Due to adverse weather conditions, urgent electrical repairs are due in the building housing the monitoring and reporting systems. Please be aware that between: 2th December 2010 08:00am until 2nd December 2010 10:00pm There is essential maintenance scheduled on electrical systems responsible for the [...]




Scheduled maintenance [11/2010]

Nov

15th

This work has been carried out and no issues were encountered. Please be aware that between: 27th November 2010 00:00am until 28th November 2010 23:59pm There is essential maintenance scheduled on the monitoring watchdog service. During this period, it is possible that you may receive erroneous SMS or email alerts indicating that your monitored service(s) [...]




net0 has been upgraded

Nov

12th

We have had a strategy in mind recently to upgrade servers within net0 (non-clustered platform), to try and bring the service more up to date and allow for better performance. By replicating some of the functionality applied in the cluster, we have been able to increase performance by a significant factor, for both static and [...]