Alternative PHP Cache, or APC, is a module for Apache web servers that is used to cache the output code of script applications. It is very useful for scripts with large source code and could accelerate such an Internet site up to three times. PHP sites are dynamic and whenever a visitor opens a webpage, the script links to a database in order to get some content, after that the code is parsed and compiled before it is shown to the site visitor. In case the output code doesn't change however, which is the case with Internet sites which display identical content all the time, these actions result in needless reading and writing. What APC does is that it caches the already compiled code and delivers it each time visitors browse a website, so the database doesn't have to be accessed and the code doesn't need to be parsed and compiled over and over again, that consequently lowers the site loading time. The module can be quite efficient for informational Internet sites, blogs, portfolios, etcetera.

APC (PHP Opcode Cache) in Shared Website Hosting

APC is pre-installed on our leading-edge cloud platform, therefore you'll be able to use it for your applications whatever the shared website hosting plan that you pick when you register. The module can be enabled from the Hepsia internet hosting Control Panel which is used to maintain the shared accounts and just a few minutes later it will boost your sites since it'll begin caching their program code. In case you want to run Internet sites with various system requirements or employ specific web accelerators for any of them, you'll 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 particular 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 set up on the state-of-the-art cloud web hosting platform where all semi-dedicated server accounts are created, so you'll be able to use it regardless of the package you pick. Activating the module is done through the Hepsia Control Panel and takes only a click, so you will not need any skills or prior experience to be able to take advantage of it. As you'll be able to use different versions of PHP concurrently, you'll be able to modify the software environment for every single website which you host in the account if needed. A php.ini file with several lines in it placed in a domain folder will allow you to set what version of PHP this specific site will use and if APC should be on or off for it. These settings will have priority over the ones for the account in general, so you can run various scripts and take advantage of various web accelerators for Internet sites that are in the same account.