eZ publish Best Practices

Best Practices

Document External Dependancies

Write down anything and everything you may need in the future.

Name, Date, Version Number, Dependancies, Description, Details

1. Web Server and Dependancies Configuration
2. eZ publish Configuration
3. eZ publish cache / static / proxy server Configuration
4. 3rd Party Software Configuration
5. Operating System Configuration
6. Server Network Configuration - IP Addresses*

Backing up eZ publish

eZ publish in production! A look at backup best practices.

1. Disable Hosting of Installation
2. Clear cache (Important)
3. Dump Database to .sql file
4. Copy eZ publish installation Directory
5. Package Database Dump and eZ publish installation in dated (in file name) directory

Using Subversion to maintain eZ publish

This path is often prefered as it gives maximum controll to merge development into an existing site with only minor conflicts.

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