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'''Target:''' Although it could apply to everyone who uses Joomla!, it would be good to target new non-technical users and make it as simple as possible for them to buy good hosting at whatever level | '''Target:''' Although it could apply to everyone who uses Joomla!, it would be good to target new non-technical users and make it as simple as possible for them to buy good hosting at whatever level | ||
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| + | These would be helpful guidelines and no responsibility could be taken by Joomla! for misinformation. It is not within the scope of this list to help choose a hosting company or offer advice on type or cost. | ||
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| + | We know there are many different types of hosting but most new users will go for shared hosting - so perhaps a list covering that is the first one to do. Joomla! 3x is in beta soon - should we make the list with 3 in mind? | ||
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| + | Once we have a draft list, they can be reordered if necessary. | ||
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| + | Thanks for all the help! New Joomla! users are our future :) | ||
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| + | KISS | ||
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| + | 1. What version of PHP do you use? | ||
| + | Answer should be 5.3.1 or newer. [Maybe ask for 5.3.6 instead?) | ||
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| + | 2. (if you plan to use MySQL) Is InnoDB as a MySQL storage engine available? | ||
| + | Answer should be yes | ||
| + | [Alternatively we could ask for at least MySQL 5.5] | ||
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| + | 3. Are files uploaded through FTP writeable through PHP without setting permissions to 777? | ||
| + | Answer should be yes. | ||
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| + | 4. Is your default database MYSQLi [?] | ||
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| + | 5. Is display_errors enabled? | ||
| + | Answer should be no. [http://phpsec.org/projects/phpsecinfo/tests/display_errors.html More information] | ||
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| + | 6. Are directory indexes disabled? | ||
| + | Answer should be yes. [http://wiki.apache.org/httpd/DirectoryListings More information] | ||
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| + | 7. Is allow_url_include enabled? | ||
| + | Answer should be no. [http://phpsec.org/projects/phpsecinfo/tests/allow_url_include.html More information] | ||
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| + | 8. Database restrictions | ||
| + | With the addition of smart search (From V2.5.X), the DB can grow very quickly. If shared hosting has a restriction on the size of the database, it will be important to find out what this is. It can lead to a site not working. | ||
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| + | 9. Connection Limitations | ||
| + | Some shared hosts limit the number of HTTP and DB connections to the server. | ||
| + | Find out what the limitations are in connections to the shared hosting environment. | ||
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| + | 10. Backups | ||
| + | How are these done, and is there a TOS stating who is responsible for backups. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:44, 7 June 2012
Aim: A simple list of questions anyone could copy & paste to their prospective host before purchasing hosting plus a list of 'acceptable/minimum' answers.
Target: Although it could apply to everyone who uses Joomla!, it would be good to target new non-technical users and make it as simple as possible for them to buy good hosting at whatever level
These would be helpful guidelines and no responsibility could be taken by Joomla! for misinformation. It is not within the scope of this list to help choose a hosting company or offer advice on type or cost.
We know there are many different types of hosting but most new users will go for shared hosting - so perhaps a list covering that is the first one to do. Joomla! 3x is in beta soon - should we make the list with 3 in mind?
Once we have a draft list, they can be reordered if necessary.
Thanks for all the help! New Joomla! users are our future :)
KISS
1. What version of PHP do you use? Answer should be 5.3.1 or newer. [Maybe ask for 5.3.6 instead?)
2. (if you plan to use MySQL) Is InnoDB as a MySQL storage engine available? Answer should be yes [Alternatively we could ask for at least MySQL 5.5]
3. Are files uploaded through FTP writeable through PHP without setting permissions to 777? Answer should be yes.
4. Is your default database MYSQLi [?]
5. Is display_errors enabled? Answer should be no. More information
6. Are directory indexes disabled? Answer should be yes. More information
7. Is allow_url_include enabled? Answer should be no. More information
8. Database restrictions With the addition of smart search (From V2.5.X), the DB can grow very quickly. If shared hosting has a restriction on the size of the database, it will be important to find out what this is. It can lead to a site not working.
9. Connection Limitations Some shared hosts limit the number of HTTP and DB connections to the server. Find out what the limitations are in connections to the shared hosting environment.
10. Backups How are these done, and is there a TOS stating who is responsible for backups.