APC, which stands for Alternative PHP Cache, is a framework used for caching the compiled source code of a given script app, which could boost a database-driven site several times. Every time a PHP page is opened, the script pulls the website content which has to be loaded from a database, parses and compiles the code, and then the result is displayed to the site visitor. While this is necessary for sites with constantly changing content, it's a total waste of processing time and system resources for a website that doesn't change, like an informational portal which shows identical content on a regular basis. As soon as the web pages for such a site are compiled, APC caches them and delivers them whenever a website visitor opens them. Since this saves the time to collect content from the database and to parse and compile the program code, the website will load considerably faster. APC is really efficient particularly for scripts with larger source code.

APC (PHP Opcode Cache) in Hosting

APC is pre-installed on our next generation cloud platform, which means that you'll be able to use it for your applications regardless of the hosting plan that you pick when you sign up. The module can be activated from your Hepsia web hosting Control Panel which is used to maintain the shared accounts and only several minutes later it will speed up your websites because it will begin caching their code. If you need to run Internet sites with various system requirements or use specific web accelerators for any of them, you will be able to customize the software environment by placing a php.ini file inside the preferred domain folder. This way, you could enable or disable APC not only for a particular site without affecting the other Internet sites in the account, but also for a certain version of PHP as our platform is compatible with multiple versions simultaneously.

APC (PHP Opcode Cache) in Semi-dedicated Servers

APC is provided with all semi-dedicated server solutions because it's pre-installed on the cloud hosting platform where your account shall be created. If you want to use this module, you'll be able to enable it with just a single click in your Hepsia Control Panel and it'll be fully functional in a couple of minutes. Since you may want to use alternative web accelerators for selected sites, our cutting-edge platform will enable you to customize the software environment in your account. You'll be able to activate APC for different versions of PHP or use it only for some Internet sites and not for others. For instance, a Drupal-based site can function with APC employing PHP 5.4 and a WordPress website could work without APC employing PHP 5.6. What is needed to do the latter is a php.ini file with a few lines in it, so you could run websites with various requirements inside the very same account.