APC, which is short for Alternative PHP Cache, is a framework used for caching the compiled source code of a script app, that can boost a database-driven Internet site several times. Every time a PHP webpage is opened, the script pulls the content that needs to be displayed from a database, parses and compiles the program code, then the result is shown to the site visitor. While this is necessary for Internet sites with regularly changing content, it is a complete waste of processing time and system resources for a site which doesn't change, such as an informational portal that shows the exact same content at all times. As soon as the web pages for such an Internet site are compiled, APC caches them and delivers them each time a visitor loads them. Since this saves the time to collect content from the database and to parse and compile the program code, the site will load much faster. APC is really helpful particularly for scripts with larger source code.

APC (PHP Opcode Cache) in Cloud Web Hosting

APC is pre-installed on our outstanding cloud platform, therefore you will be able to use it for your applications whatever the cloud web hosting solution that you select when you sign up. The module can be activated from the Hepsia web hosting Control Panel which is used to handle the shared accounts and just a couple of minutes later it will boost your Internet sites because it will begin caching their program code. In case you need to run websites with different system requirements or use different web accelerators for some of them, you can customize the software environment by placing a php.ini file inside the desired domain folder. This way, you can enable or disable APC not just for a particular Internet site without affecting the remaining sites in the account, but also for a specific version of PHP because our platform is compatible with multiple versions at the same time.

APC (PHP Opcode Cache) in Semi-dedicated Servers

APC is installed on the amazing cloud hosting platform where all semi-dedicated server accounts are created, so you could use it regardless of the plan you choose. Enabling the module is done from the Hepsia Control Panel and takes only a click, so you will not need any skills or prior experience to take full advantage of it. Since you will be able to use several versions of PHP at once, you'll be able to customize the software environment for every single website which you host in the account if required. A php.ini file with several lines in it placed in a domain folder will permit you to set what version of PHP this Internet site will use and if APC has to be on or off for it. These settings will have priority over the ones for the account in general, so you could run various scripts and take advantage of different web accelerators for sites that are in the same account.