[bzcomputers]

Originally Posted by maxwolfie13

No settings other than Filecache work, so I'll stick to that.

To gain the most benefit from this mod you need to install an opcode cacher along with this mod. An opcode cacher compiles the php code, saving your server the time of compiling the php files each time. Using an opcode cacher can have some significant benefits:

1. Reducing loading time
2. Less cpu usage (files are already pre-compiled)
3. Less ram usage (requests are done faster, new memory is available faster)
4. Ability to store data in the memory instead of fetching it in each request

I would recommended either Xcache or APC on a single server setup. You can compare their features here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PHP_accelerators

Originally Posted by maxwolfie13

As for the /dbtech/vboptimise/filecache/ directory, does it need to be CHMOD 777 or can it just be CHMOD 755? (it defaulted to 755).

I personally have not used the "FileCache" setting, but 755 should be fine. I believe the built in System Test should show errors if it cannot read/write to the directory. You should also see files in the directory almost immediately if all is setup correctly and there is traffic on your site.

Originally Posted by maxwolfie13

Also, should I enable all the Cache options? I.e. Styles/Templates/Datastore?

Yes, to gain the most benefit they all should be enabled.