{"id":38145,"date":"2025-10-22T03:02:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T03:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wpstaq.com\/?post_type=knowledgebase&#038;p=38145"},"modified":"2026-05-02T03:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:40:18","slug":"staq-infrastructure-overview","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/www.wpstaq.com\/gb\/knowledgebase\/staq-infrastructure-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Staq Infrastructure Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Staq is a high performance AWS WordPress Hosting platform. Below is how our infrastructure works.<\/p>\n<h2>WPStaq Container<\/h2>\n<p>Our infrastructure is built entirely on <a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/a>, using customized <a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/ec2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AWS EC2<\/a> instances within Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs).<\/p>\n<p>Rather than using traditional containerization platforms that have overhead, we\u2019ve built our own high-performance orchestration layer that behaves like a containerized environment \u2014 purpose-built for WordPress.<\/p>\n<p>This proprietary system allows each site to dynamically pool and utilize additional AWS resources beyond what\u2019s statically allocated to it. This design provides the efficiency of containers with the flexibility and raw performance of dedicated AWS infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>We integrate seamlessly with a full suite of AWS services to deliver maximum performance, scalability, and security:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/cloudfront\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CloudFront<\/a> \u2013 Global Content Delivery Network (CDN)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/s3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S3<\/a> \u2013 Object Storage for backups<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/rds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RDS<\/a> \u2013 Managed Relational Database<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/iam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IAM<\/a> \u2013 Identity and Access Management<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/ebs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EBS<\/a> \u2013 High-Performance Block Storage<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/lambda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lambda<\/a> \u2013 Event-driven Serverless Functions<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/certificate-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACM<\/a> \u2013 SSL Certificate Manager<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/elasticache\/redis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ElastiCache (Redis)<\/a> \u2013 Managed Caching Layer<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/shield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shield<\/a> \u2013 DDoS Protection<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/route53\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Route 53<\/a> \u2013 Scalable DNS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these services enable Staq to deliver a hybrid architecture that combines container-like efficiency with the elasticity of AWS \u2014 resulting in faster, more stable, and more scalable WordPress performance.<\/p>\n<h2>Pooled Resources: A Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Our architecture is built on a highly decoupled environment, utilizing multiple AWS services to maximize efficiency and performance.<\/p>\n<p>In this setup, databases and hard disks are independent of the server, allowing the server to focus exclusively on processing tasks, while data management and storage are handled by specialized services like RDS and S3.<\/p>\n<p>While a WordPress site check may show a baseline of 256MB of memory, in reality, each site taps into a vast pool of resources across AWS services such as EBS, RDS, S3, CloudFront, and Cloudflare. This means the true capacity extends far beyond what\u2019s displayed, with resources automatically scaling as needed to meet demand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> By decoupling resources from the server, we deliver unmatched efficiency, scalability, and performance\u2014empowering your site with the full strength of AWS, without being confined to the limitations of a single server.<\/p>\n<p>Our systems are continuously monitored and include automated recovery mechanisms. If any process or service becomes critical, Staq automatically handles cleanup or restarts to restore normal operations.<\/p>\n<h2>EC2 Instances: Isolation and Security<\/h2>\n<p>Every site runs in isolation, using a unique Linux user with strict permissions to maintain privacy and security. For example, each site is allocated up to 10 simultaneous PHP processes (easily configurable to more), ensuring complete separation from other sites&#8217; resources.<\/p>\n<h2>Firewall<\/h2>\n<p>Our firewall operates across multiple layers \u2014 from iptables, NGINX, PHP and WordPress \u2014 to intelligently detect and respond to abnormal traffic or code behavior.<\/p>\n<p>When caching is configured correctly, a sudden spike in PHP or CPU usage typically signals a DDoS attack or bot floods attempting to overwhelm resources.<\/p>\n<p>The Staq Firewall automatically analyzes these patterns and takes immediate corrective action \u2014 blocking abusive traffic, isolating offending processes, and preserving resources for legitimate visitors.<\/p>\n<p>By combining caching intelligence with automated threat detection, our firewall ensures consistent uptime and stable performance, even under unexpected load conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>Auto-Healing and Emergency Recovery<\/h2>\n<p>Our platform includes automated recovery systems that monitor every server in real time. When critical thresholds are reached, our internal monitor automatically triggers emergency actions to prevent downtime.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Automatic Service Recovery:<\/strong> If Nginx or PHP-FPM becomes unresponsive, the system automatically restarts the affected services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disk and Process Monitoring:<\/strong> If disk usage exceeds 98% or memory\/swap usage crosses defined thresholds, emergency cleanup and recovery actions are executed until stability is restored.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EMERGENCY_ALERT Notifications:<\/strong> Our monitoring layer immediately notifies the operations team when critical events occur, ensuring rapid human intervention if needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disk Space<\/strong>: Auto increases upon hitting certain thresholds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These safeguards mean that most issues are resolved automatically, long before they impact uptime.<\/p>\n<h2>Burstable Resources &amp; Load Balancers<\/h2>\n<p>Our EC2 instances are designed for burstable performance, with no more than 30 live sites per instance to ensure high availability and performance.<br \/>\nEach site benefits from the following resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Server:<\/strong> A baseline of 4 vCPUs, burstable as needed, 16 GB of RAM, and access to an elastic file system (EBS) for additional memory if needed beyond 16 GB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Database:<\/strong> A baseline of 4 vCPUs and 16 GB RAM via our MariaDB RDS instances.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Storage:<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> A baseline of 3,000 IOPS using GP3 SSDs via AWS EBS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If additional resources are required, please contact us and we can discuss our enterprise plans with you. Our enterprise plans are completely customizable and we can scale effortlessly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Server:<\/strong> Up to 128 vCPUs and 512 GB of memory, with the option to integrate load balancers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Database:<\/strong> Up to 128 vCPUs and 1 TB of RAM.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Up to 16,000 IOPS, 1 GB\/s throughput, and a maximum of 16 TB per EBS volume (with up to 28 volumes per instance).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All instances on our platform include continuous monitoring, intrusion prevention systems, and watch dogs, ensuring protection against internal and external threats. Our watch dogs monitor CPU and RAM usage in real-time and can intervene before resource issues affect the entire server.<\/p>\n<p>We also collect performance analytics for each site, accessible from your dashboard. If ongoing abuse is detected, we may recommend upgrading a site to a more suitable plan to maintain stability.<\/p>\n<h3>High Availability<\/h3>\n<p>For clients requiring full high availability (HA) architecture\u2014such as redundant EC2 instances in different zones, multi-AZ databases, and self-healing clusters\u2014our Enterprise Plan includes bespoke solutions designed specifically for uninterrupted uptime and failover protection.<\/p>\n<h2>Pooled Resources: Comprehensive View<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to burstable instances, our infrastructure is designed to fully decouple services, utilizing the full spectrum of AWS capabilities for enhanced performance and security. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Decoupled RDS databases:<\/strong> Our databases run in a non-public network within the VPC, accessible only by the EC2 instances, and powered by MariaDB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Redis Object Caching:<\/strong> We use Redis to optimize script execution and minimize database requests, enhancing site performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Built-in Page Caching:<\/strong> Our custom caching system integrates with Nginx at the server level, reducing the need for third-party plugins like WP Rocket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DDoS Protection:<\/strong> In addition to Fail2Ban, we use custom-built filters to intelligently block abusive traffic, cross-checking IP behavior and location to ensure precision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CDN Integration:<\/strong> With a click, you can place your entire site behind AWS CloudFront or Cloudflare. This ensures that traffic is cached at the edge, reducing server load and boosting performance, while AWS Shield provides an additional layer of DDoS protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Have Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about how our infrastructure works, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpstaq.com\/book-demo\/\">book a call with us<\/a>, and we\u2019ll be happy to answer any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-38145","knowledgebase","type-knowledgebase","status-publish","hentry","categories-wordpress-hosting"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Staq Infrastructure Overview - Managed Hosting Platform for WordPress<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpstaq.com\/knowledgebase\/staq-infrastructure-overview\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Staq Infrastructure Overview - Managed Hosting Platform for WordPress\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Staq is a high performance AWS WordPress Hosting platform. 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