Getting eleventy right from the start saves hours of debugging later. In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover everything from initial setup to production-ready configuration, including decap and static considerations.
Prerequisites
- A database server (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
- Basic familiarity with the Linux command line
- A registered domain name (for public-facing services)
Installation Guide
After applying these changes, monitor the server's resource usage for at least 24 hours to ensure stability. Tools like htop, iostat, and vmstat can provide real-time insights into system performance.
# Install dependencies for CMS
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y nginx mysql-server php-fpm php-mysql php-xml php-mbstring php-curl php-gd
# Download and install
cd /var/www
sudo wget https://example.com/eleventy-latest.tar.gz
sudo tar xzf eleventy-latest.tar.gz
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/eleventy
Each line in the configuration serves a specific purpose. The comments explain the reasoning behind each setting, making it easier to customize for your specific use case.
Performance Considerations
When scaling this setup, consider vertical scaling (adding more RAM/CPU) first, as it's simpler to implement. Horizontal scaling adds complexity but may be necessary for high-traffic applications.
Database Configuration
The eleventy configuration requires careful attention to resource limits and security settings. On a VPS with limited resources, it's important to tune these parameters according to your available RAM and CPU cores.
# Create database for the CMS
sudo mysql -e "CREATE DATABASE eleventy_db CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci;"
sudo mysql -e "CREATE USER 'eleventy'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'secure_password';"
sudo mysql -e "GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON eleventy_db.* TO 'eleventy'@'localhost';"
sudo mysql -e "FLUSH PRIVILEGES;"
This configuration provides a good balance between performance and resource usage. For high-traffic scenarios, you may need to increase the limits further.
Security Implications
Before making changes to the configuration, always create a backup of the existing files. This ensures you can quickly roll back if something goes wrong during the setup process.
- Implement caching at every appropriate layer
- Use connection pooling for database connections
- Profile before optimizing - measure first
- Scale vertically before scaling horizontally
Theme and Plugin Setup
If you encounter issues during setup, check the system logs first. Most problems can be diagnosed by examining the output of journalctl or the application-specific log files in /var/log/.
# Install dependencies for CMS
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y nginx mysql-server php-fpm php-mysql php-xml php-mbstring php-curl php-gd
# Download and install
cd /var/www
sudo wget https://example.com/eleventy-latest.tar.gz
sudo tar xzf eleventy-latest.tar.gz
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/eleventy
The configuration above sets the recommended values for a VPS with 2-4GB of RAM. Adjust the memory-related settings proportionally if your server has different specifications.
Performance Optimization
Regular maintenance is essential for keeping your eleventy installation running smoothly. Schedule periodic reviews of log files, disk usage, and security updates to prevent issues before they occur.
# Create database for the CMS
sudo mysql -e "CREATE DATABASE eleventy_db CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci;"
sudo mysql -e "CREATE USER 'eleventy'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'secure_password';"
sudo mysql -e "GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON eleventy_db.* TO 'eleventy'@'localhost';"
sudo mysql -e "FLUSH PRIVILEGES;"
Make sure to restart the service after applying these changes. Some settings require a full restart rather than a reload to take effect.
Next Steps
With eleventy now set up and running, consider implementing monitoring to track performance metrics over time. Regularly review your configuration as your workload changes and scale resources accordingly.