Optimization Recommendations After Fresh DirectAdmin Installation on AlmaLinux 9

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Hello everyone,

I’ve recently installed DirectAdmin on AlmaLinux 9. My setup uses Apache as the web server. I disabled the mail services to save RAM usage since I’m using private email accounts from Namecheap for all my domains — so I don’t need the local mail server or related ports open.

Additionally, I installed Redis and OPcache because some of my scripts required them.

Now, I’m looking for advice on optimizing DirectAdmin after a fresh installation.

• What tweaks, performance settings, or security adjustments do you recommend?
• Are there any specific configurations or scripts you suggest for improving speed or reducing resource usage?

Any suggestions, best practices, or personal experiences are very welcome.

Thanks in advance!

 

[johannes]

switch apache against litespeed

 

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switch apache against litespeed

Do you recommend LiteSpeed even for personal users who don’t have high-traffic websites?
For example, instead of using LiteSpeed Cache, I use other caching methods such as Redis or the WordPress Fastest Cache plugin.
In this case, is it still reasonable to purchase and use a LiteSpeed license?