Cookie Timeout/Optimization

This is super long and probably boring, so if you only answer one thing...


Cookie Timeout
What do you set yours at?

Does a longer timeout = increased server load?

I did one of those Server Optimization requests at vBulletin and while I know they are done for free and stuff, they asked me for a lot of information that they did not even talk about, so now I am even more confused.

One thing they asked about was "Cookie Timeout" setting, but there was no response to that piece so I have no idea if mine is good or bad or... whatever.


And now the boring long parts that probably no one wants to read.


They also say:
on phpinfo.php url page in browser you can do CTRL+F to bring up find prompt and type in mod_gzip or mod_deflate to quickly see)

But the only thing I see in my phpinfo is:
HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING gzip,deflate
and
_SERVER["HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING"]gzip,deflate

Does that mean I have them enabled or not?

Also:

I assume if I do not see either or any of those cache program names, it means we have no caching going on?

 

I don't think. I only increase it on sites that have the arcade installed on, if someone manages to play a game longer than X amount of time, it has the chance to not save their high score, which could result in unhappy members :frown:

Well, what is it set at. Anything around 5-10 minutes is probably normal, but I've seen sites set it in upwards of 3-4 days to make their site look more active.

You should have deflate installed no matter what, it usually comes preinstalled, and will work ok. Mod_gzip however usually does a better job (around 6% more savings over deflate)

When you view your phpInfo page, you'll usually see a logo to go along with them, most the time its above the page fold.

In all honesty, I'd shy away from caching until you absolutely need it. I've found it to cause more head aches, then saved resources until the time is right.