How does Hosting Server Location Impact Website SEO
The SEO rankings of your website depend on many factors. For example, you may focus on the content, keyword distribution, and backlinks.
However, the speed and response times of your website are also driving factors. A hosting server location can impact page loading times, SEO rankings, and compliance.
In this article, we’ll look at hosting server location and how it impacts website SEO.
Magento 2 System Requirements:
RAM Requirement
Critical2GB minimum
Critical baseline for Magento performance; requires swap file if insufficient
PHP Versions
Version Specific7.3, 7.4
Version-specific compatibility tied to Magento release cycles
Database Options
EnterpriseMySQL 8.0, MariaDB 10.4
Enterprise database requirements with version specificity
Web Servers
RecommendedApache 2.4, Nginx 1.x
Proven web server technologies for e-commerce traffic handling
Search Technology
Required 2.4+Elasticsearch 7.6+
Required for Magento 2.4+; MySQL search deprecated
| Magento 2 Technology Stack | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Magento 2 supports Linux distributions (Linux x86-64) such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, and similar. magento installations are not supported on Microsoft Windows and macOS. |
| Web servers | Apache 2.4 NGINX 1.x |
| Database | MySQL 5.7, 8.0 (for Magento 2.4.0) MySQL 8.0 (for Magento 2.4.x) MariaDB 10.4 (for Magento 2.4.x) |
| Memory requirements | 2GB of RAM If you are using a system with less than 2GB of RAM, you need to create a **[swap file]. |
Behind the Scenes: The 25+ Technologies That Power Magento 2
Essential dependencies for enterprise e-commerce functionality
| PHP version | PHP 7.3, 7.4 (for Magento 2.4.0)
PHP 7.4 (for Magento 2.4.x) |
| PHP extensions | ext-bcmath
ext-ctype
ext-curl
ext-dom
ext-gd
ext-hash
ext-iconv
ext-intl
ext-mbstring
ext-openssl
ext-pdo_mysql
ext-simplexml
ext-soap
ext-xsl
ext-zip
ext-sockets
|
| PHP OPcache | PHP OPcache needs to be enabled for better performance. The OPcache is enabled in many PHP distributions.
To verify if it is installed, check the Magento PHP documentation. |
| System Dependencies | Magento requires these system tools to carry some of its operations:
bash
gzip
lsof
mysql
mysqldump
nice
php
sed
tar |
| SSL requirements | Self-signed SSL certificates are not supported.
A valid security certificate is required for HTTPS.
Transport Layer Security (TLS) requirement - PayPal and repo.magento.com both require TLS 1.2 or later. |
| Mail server | Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) or SMTP server. |
| Technology Stack | Magento 2.4.0 | Magento 2.4.3+ | Magento 2.4.6+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHP Version | PHP 7.4 | PHP 8.1 | PHP 8.2+ |
| Database | MySQL 5.7 | MySQL 8.0 | MySQL 8.0+ |
| Search Engine | MySQL Search | Elasticsearch 7.6+ | OpenSearch 1.x |
| Redis Cache | Redis 5.0 | Redis 6.0 | Redis 6.2+ |
| Web Server | Apache 2.4 | Nginx 1.18+ | Nginx 1.20+ |
| Browser Support | Legacy IE11 | Modern Browsers | Latest + Previous |
| Memory Requirement | 2GB RAM | 4GB RAM | 6GB RAM |
| Caches | Redis 5.0, 6.0 (compatible with 2.4+)
Vanish 6.x (compatible with Magento 2.4+) |
| Other technologies | Elasticsearch 7.6+ (for Magento 2.4+)
MySQL is no longer used for search for Magento 2.4+
RabbitMQ 3.8 |
| Supported browsers | Storefront and Admin:
Microsoft Edge, latest–1
Firefox latest, latest–1 (any OS)
Chrome latest, latest–1 (any OS)
Safari latest, latest–1 (Mac OS only)
Safari Mobile for iPad 2, iPad Mini, iPad with Retina Display (iOS 12 or later). Used for a desktop storefront.
Safari Mobile for iPhone 6 or later; iOS 12 or later. Used for a mobile storefront.
Chrome for mobile latest–1 (Android 4 or later). Used for a mobile storefront.
Latest–1 means one major version earlier than the latest released version. |
Is it Important to Meet the Server Requirements for Magento 2.4?
For efficient Magento hosting, it is necessary to have an updated technology stack. Magento recommends the stack mentioned in this article. It is officially tested and supported for the Magento 2 version.
If you do not meet the server requirements, your online store can become unresponsive, with security and performance difficulties.
Some factors for an optimized Magento hosting include:
- Meeting the system requirements
- Compatible technology stack
- Updated OS
- command line
- Correct server configurations
An updated stack ensures that you avail the benefits of the latest Magento community version.
Conclusion
Magento 2 is a feature-rich platform to run your e-commerce site. However, it has a complex architecture. To use its features, you have to install the software properly. The server has to meet all the Magento 2 requirements.
The Magento applications also need to be maintained regularly. If you don’t have the technical expertise, opt for managed hosting services for Magento. It reduces backend workloads so that you can focus on growing your business.
At MGT Commerce, you get fully managed Magento hosting. Magento experts will install and handle the server configuration for you. If you already have a Magento 2 Shop, we migrate it for free with Managed Migration services.
Gain more information on the Managed Magento hosting plans here.
