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vBGarage 4.0.0 FS mode Vs. DB mode · **Released**: 01-22-2005

vBGarage now has two operating modes. FS or file system mode and DB or database mode. Both modes store full size and thumbnail images in the respective place.

In the previous version of vBGarage images were thumbnailed on the fly. We found in testing that this method was putting an enormous load on the server when five images of 200k to 250k were displayed as the latest uploads all at once. Even on a board with images limited to and below 64k we saw the usage shoot way up.

After some research the answer seemed to be static thumbnails created at the time of upload. The reasoning being that you will have far fewer uploads then displays.

The justification is that even 1000 images with a 5K thumbnail only add 5 MB of usage to the FS or DB. Thumbnails are usually smaller though, so the overhead is probably exagerated in the above example.

Which mode will be best for your site is a subjective matter.

Please use this thread to discuss pros and cons of each mode. This will be a good way to determine which is best for your site. The number of images per garage and the size of images is a consideration of this equation as well.

noppid · #12 03-30-2005, 04:52 PM

Using a folder above web root is suggested.

shane801 · #13 03-30-2005, 04:58 PM

*shane801 clicks the duh button!

noppid · #14 03-30-2005, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shane801

*shane801 clicks the duh button!

I'll take that as a plea for help.

As an example, cpanel servers use your login name for the home folder name. When you login to FTP you should go to /home/sitename

So in that folder create a folder named vbgimages and set the attributes to 777. Then point your vbgconfig.php to /home/sitename/vbgimages

Hope that helps.

shane801 · #15 03-31-2005, 02:39 AM

Thank you. I realized it after you replied, I was pretty sure that was the way to point to it, put not positive. I am a cop, not a coder (wish I was though).

noppid · #16 03-31-2005, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shane801

Thank you. I realized it after you replied, I was pretty sure that was the way to point to it, put not positive. I am a cop, not a coder (wish I was though).

It's ok we all have our specialities. Holler if we can help more.

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