How to Manage Multiple Drupal Websites with Aegir?
Aegir is a management system that involves instant solution to problems in Drupal websites. Aegir runs on three major components such as Hostmaster, Provision and Hosting. Eldir is an optional component for Aegir. The greatest utility of this system is its single execution mode for multiple functions and actions. Administrative purposes are rightly served in Drupal with the help of Aegir. The foundation for creating ready to use preparation and management for Drupal functionalities is provided in Aegir's services. For the amateurs Aegir is a Drush GUI allowing web administrators to take care of multiple Drupal instance's management using one unified interface. In common man's language migrating, cloning and managing backups along with creation of new Drupal websites become as easy with the clink of a button, thanks to Aegir system.
No need for All the Modules
Websites sharing one platform does not need to include similar set of modules. The main aim should be to include a set of modules within the platform that works well for the website. Every website should use a subset of the modules. Drupal websites work well on the existing set of platforms. In order to lessen the use of all modules a sum of all the required themes, modules and libraries must eb incorporated into the individual directories of the websites.
What and How Aegir Works
Aegir lets you have one simple Drupal based control panel to manage a network of websites. In order to develop a new website a brand new website node needs to be created. This node opens up a collection of tasks lined up for execution for that website such as Clone, Backup, Delete, Migrate (upgrade), Restore and much more. Aegir creates a structure and combines great many architectural features for Drupal. It allows people to share a common platform taking care of themes, modules and codes to track and manage several websites through one platform. Bulk tasks can also be performed on one platform.
Using Aegir speeds up development whether a website is being developed from scratch or an existing website is being given extensions and upgrades. A website can be cloned to a same or different platform. Website development is given a new dimension. Having several websites running in one platform might require an upgrade for a particular platform module. However before going for an upgrade you might feel the need for testing the website to ensure it is rightly compatible with the upgrade. With Aegir a second platform can be created which is more or less identical as the first platform one except for the module upgrade. After completing the cloning process you can opt for migration from one platform to another. Troubleshooting of websites can be managed well as building of new websites.
Same Platform
It is best to achieve better running of several websites when one platform is for all. Aegir maintains and manages websites by upgrading each website into a new set of platform. With security updates and several other details required for maintenance, it is easier to maintain lesser number of platforms. Less work will be involved for Aegir with one platform used in managing multiple Drupal websites.
No need for All the Modules
Websites sharing one platform does not need to include similar set of modules. The main aim should be to include a set of modules within the platform that works well for the website. Every website should use a subset of the modules. Drupal websites work well on the existing set of platforms. In order to lessen the use of all modules a sum of all the required themes, modules and libraries must eb incorporated into the individual directories of the websites.
What and How Aegir Works
Aegir lets you have one simple Drupal based control panel to manage a network of websites. In order to develop a new website a brand new website node needs to be created. This node opens up a collection of tasks lined up for execution for that website such as Clone, Backup, Delete, Migrate (upgrade), Restore and much more. Aegir creates a structure and combines great many architectural features for Drupal. It allows people to share a common platform taking care of themes, modules and codes to track and manage several websites through one platform. Bulk tasks can also be performed on one platform.
Using Aegir speeds up development whether a website is being developed from scratch or an existing website is being given extensions and upgrades. A website can be cloned to a same or different platform. Website development is given a new dimension. Having several websites running in one platform might require an upgrade for a particular platform module. However before going for an upgrade you might feel the need for testing the website to ensure it is rightly compatible with the upgrade. With Aegir a second platform can be created which is more or less identical as the first platform one except for the module upgrade. After completing the cloning process you can opt for migration from one platform to another. Troubleshooting of websites can be managed well as building of new websites.
Same Platform
It is best to achieve better running of several websites when one platform is for all. Aegir maintains and manages websites by upgrading each website into a new set of platform. With security updates and several other details required for maintenance, it is easier to maintain lesser number of platforms. Less work will be involved for Aegir with one platform used in managing multiple Drupal websites.
