❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to the most common questions about SEB Ultra Stack.

🚀 General Questions

What is SEB Ultra Stack?

SEB Ultra Stack is a complete, production-ready hosting solution for WordPress that includes Nginx, PHP 8.4, MariaDB, Redis caching, and enterprise-grade security features. It’s designed to provide maximum performance, security, and scalability out of the box.

What makes SEB Ultra Stack different from other hosting stacks?

Is SEB Ultra Stack suitable for production use?

Absolutely! SEB Ultra Stack is designed for production environments and includes:

What are the system requirements?

Minimum Requirements:

Recommended for Production:

🔧 Installation & Setup

How long does installation take?

The automated installation typically takes 10-15 minutes depending on your server’s specifications and internet connection. The process includes:

Can I install SEB Ultra Stack on an existing server?

Yes, but we recommend starting with a fresh Ubuntu installation for optimal results. The installer will detect existing configurations and attempt to work around them, but conflicts may occur with existing web servers or databases.

Do I need to configure anything after installation?

The stack is production-ready immediately after installation. However, you may want to:

Can I run multiple WordPress sites?

Yes! SEB Ultra Stack supports:

What if the installation fails?

The installer includes comprehensive error handling and logging. If installation fails:

  1. Check the installation log: /var/log/seb-stack/install.log
  2. Run the diagnostic tool: sudo seb-stack diagnose
  3. Contact support with the log files for assistance
  4. Use the recovery tool: sudo seb-stack recovery --install

⚡ Performance

How fast is SEB Ultra Stack compared to other solutions?

Performance improvements vary by site, but typical results show:

What caching technologies are included?

SEB Ultra Stack includes multiple caching layers:

How do I optimize performance for my specific site?

  1. Run the performance audit: sudo seb-stack performance-audit
  2. Enable all caching: sudo seb-stack enable-cache --all
  3. Optimize database: sudo seb-stack optimize-db
  4. Configure CDN: sudo seb-stack setup-cdn
  5. Monitor and tune: sudo seb-stack performance-monitor

Can I handle high-traffic sites?

Yes! SEB Ultra Stack is designed for high-traffic scenarios:

🛡️ Security

How secure is SEB Ultra Stack out of the box?

SEB Ultra Stack implements enterprise-grade security:

Is my data encrypted?

Yes, multiple layers of encryption:

How often should I update the stack?

Update commands:

sudo seb-stack update --security-only  # Security updates only
sudo seb-stack update --minor          # Minor updates
sudo seb-stack update --full           # Complete stack update

What happens if my site gets hacked?

SEB Ultra Stack includes incident response tools:

  1. Automatic detection - Intrusion detection alerts
  2. Isolation - Automatic traffic blocking for suspicious IPs
  3. Backup restoration - Clean backups available
  4. Malware removal - Built-in cleaning tools
  5. Security hardening - Additional protection post-incident

🔄 Backups & Recovery

Are backups automatic?

Yes, automated backups are enabled by default:

Where are backups stored?

Backups are stored in multiple locations:

How do I restore from backup?

# List available backups
sudo seb-stack backup-list

# Restore specific site
sudo seb-stack restore example.com --backup=2024-01-15

# Full system restore
sudo seb-stack restore --full --backup=2024-01-15

# Database-only restore
sudo seb-stack restore-db --backup=2024-01-15

Can I test my backups?

Yes, testing is built-in:

# Test backup integrity
sudo seb-stack backup-test --all

# Restore to staging environment
sudo seb-stack restore --staging --backup=latest

# Verify backup completeness
sudo seb-stack backup-verify --detailed

🌐 WordPress & WooCommerce

Is WordPress pre-installed?

The installer can automatically install WordPress, or you can add it later:

# During installation
sudo seb-stack install --with-wordpress --domain=example.com

# After installation  
sudo seb-stack create-site example.com --wordpress

Does it support WooCommerce?

Yes, SEB Ultra Stack is optimized for WooCommerce:

Can I migrate existing WordPress sites?

Yes, migration tools are included:

# Migrate from another server
sudo seb-stack migrate --from=old-server.com --site=example.com

# Import WordPress backup
sudo seb-stack import --backup=wordpress-backup.zip --site=example.com

# Clone existing site
sudo seb-stack clone-site existing.com new-site.com

What about WordPress Multisite?

Full multisite support is included:

🔧 Technical Questions

What versions of software are included?

SEB Ultra Stack includes the latest stable versions:

Can I customize the configuration?

Absolutely! All configurations can be customized:

Is the stack compatible with my hosting provider?

SEB Ultra Stack works on any Ubuntu-based server:

Can I use my own SSL certificates?

Yes, multiple SSL options are supported:

💰 Cost & Licensing

Is SEB Ultra Stack free?

Yes, SEB Ultra Stack is completely free and open source under the MIT license. You only pay for:

Are there any hidden costs?

No hidden costs! The only expenses are:

Do you offer managed services?

Yes, we offer optional managed services:

🆘 Support & Community

How do I get help?

Multiple support channels are available:

Is there a community?

Yes, join our active community:

How do I contribute to the project?

We welcome contributions:

Where can I report bugs?

Report bugs through:

🔮 Future & Roadmap

What’s coming in future versions?

Planned features include:

How often are updates released?

Release schedule:

Will my current installation be supported long-term?

Yes, we provide long-term support:

🚀 Quick Start Resources

Getting Started Checklist

Essential Commands

# Installation
curl -sSL https://sebhosting.com/install.sh | bash

# Status check
sudo seb-stack status

# Add domain
sudo seb-stack add-domain example.com

# Enable SSL
sudo seb-stack enable-ssl example.com

# Create WordPress site
sudo seb-stack create-site example.com --wordpress

# Backup site
sudo seb-stack backup example.com

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