https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=29111
--- Comment #4 from MWJames <jamesin.hongkon...@gmail.com> 2011-05-24 20:40:55 UTC --- We are in the middle to confirming our data but since we didn't want to be impolite in not responding, please let me introduce some preliminary information about the test setup. CONFIGURATION The configuration follows a standard configuration without particular tweaks and hacks. OS Windows Vista/Japanese Version PRODUCTION SYSTEM MediaWiki 1.16.1 (r80998) PHP 5.2.13 (apache2handler) MySQL 5.1.44-community TEST SYSTEM MediaWiki 1.17.0beta1 PHP 5.2.13 (apache2handler) MySQL 5.1.44-community EXTENSIONS Various extensions are active but in order to eliminate their influence, we decided not to test any page content that is referring to one of those extensions (especially since we are using Semantic Mediawiki, no testing takes place were data might be effected with this extension) CACHE (LocalSettings) Cache settings have been turned on for both systems. ## Shared memory settings $wgMainCacheType = CACHE_ACCEL; #$wgMainCacheType = CACHE_DB; $wgMessageCacheType = CACHE_ACCEL; #$wgMessageCacheType = CACHE_DB; #$wgCacheDirectory = "$IP/cache"; $wgParserCacheType = CACHE_ACCEL; #$wgParserCacheType = CACHE_DB; $wgMemCachedServers = array(); $wgUseGzip = true; $wgEnableSidebarCache = true; # NO DB HITS! $wgDisableCounters = true; $wgMiserMode = true; # Text cache #$wgCompressRevisions = true; $wgRevisionCacheExpiry = 3*24*3600; $wgParserCacheExpireTime = 14*24*3600; HARDWARE Both instances running on the same hardware (implying that the hardware itself can't be an influencing factor in how performance is altered) DATABASE The database is mirrored from the production system so that both system are using the same data and data structure. THE TEST As for the test, at the time of the testing only one user is active so that the influence of other user requests are eliminated. We are not claiming that our test results are sufficient enough that can hold against a control group (especially by trained IT personal), therefore we only cite information received from the bowser in how long the page request and rendering took place. We shall test loading time of category pages, special pages as well as newly created blank pages (eliminating external influence that are beyond Mediawiki software itself). Those blank pages will be filled with lorem ipsum text to avoid misunderstanding and inconsistencies. MEASUREMENT As for the measurement, we will use a Iron/9.0.600.2 Chrome/9.0.600.2 browser where the included developer tool will guide us to determine time-lines and audit reports. Further we will use the time that has been rendered into the page source itself (eg. <!-- Served in 1.512 secs. -->) We will not use other tools to measure time or page requests, our main objective is a comparative study from a user point of view that demonstrates a difference that occurred while only one variable was altered (Mediawiki software changed from 1.16.1 to 1.17beta while browser, data and hardware continued) IN GENERAL Certainly we are not particular trained in running IT systems but we are using Mediawiki for the last three years as internal enterprise and research database, and we went through several migrations. Our hardware might not be particular powerful but until now it was good enough for the response time we received. Certainly, we are aware of the fact the 1.17 is running for quite a while on the Wikipedia platform and testing must have been intense. We might have to blame ourself's for insufficient application but as far as we can tell, and referring to our experience we managed to balance users satisfaction and maintenance cost while not running a high maintenance server farm. For the next post we should provide our results. We are welcome any suggestions, to improve the test itself. -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are the assignee for the bug. You are on the CC list for the bug. _______________________________________________ Wikibugs-l mailing list Wikibugs-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikibugs-l
