Tech Tag: XServer

tl;dr it took me 20 hours.

The official guideline from Xserver is that restoring from a backup takes about 10 minutes for 10GB of data. However, actual restoration time can vary greatly depending on the amount of data, the number of files, and the current server load.

Based on user feedback and real cases:

• Restoring less than 1GB took about 4 hours for some people.
• Restoring 3.7GB took around 12 hours in one instance.
• Restoring 25.5GB took about 7.5 hours in another example.
• Some users have reported restorations being completed in just a few minutes.

Both the official manuals and user reports warn that the process can take much longer during periods of high traffic or with large amounts of data.

Summary

• Official estimate: 10 minutes for 10GB
• Actual time: Can range from several minutes to several hours; rarely, more than half a day in some cases
• Time varies depending on: Server load, amount of data, number of files
• You can check the progress from the control panel

If you’re in a hurry or have large amounts of data to restore, it’s best to allow for ample time to complete the process.

It is better to use XServer. XServer has an “Easy Install” feature that allows you to install WordPress with almost one button.

XServer is good.

It seems better to update it to at least php 8.1.22. I think some plugins will no longer be usable, but let’s upgrade the PHP version.

There are many reasons why the WordPress admin panel might display incorrectly, but I’ll introduce the method I used to fix it this time. It involves going to the server management section of Xserver and using the ‘PHP Version Switch’ to change to a different PHP version and then switch back. Doing this seems to trigger some kind of restart that restores things to normal, at least in my case.

Blog 503 Error Issue and Solution

503 Error Occurrence on Main Domain

After the automatic update to WordPress 6.3, a 503 error occurred on the main domain.

Despite various attempts, such as disabling plugins, the issue remained unresolved.

Resolution by Stopping X Accelerator and Changing PHP Version

The problem with the main domain was resolved by stopping the X Accelerator, but this led to a 500 error on the subdomain. Ultimately, changing the PHP version to 8.1.12 resolved all issues.

Considerations

Identifying the exact cause was challenging. The issue could have been due to multiple factors, including server settings, plugins, WordPress version, and PHP version. A multi-faceted approach is crucial for effective website management.

XServer’s automatic backup function is good.

https://www.xserver.ne.jp/functions/service_backup.php

You can use the Xserver domain.

Legacy API seems not to be necessary. However, what was required was to turn off “REST API access restrictions” in the WordPress security settings of the XServer server.