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Technical perspective on hosting topology, data layers, CDN/WAF posture, observability, and scaling reliability.

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Should You Move a Magento 2 Store from Nexcess to Microsoft Azure?

Azure can run Magento. The real question is whether replacing a stable, Magento-focused managed environment with custom cloud architecture improves business outcomes once architecture, ownership, and operational risk are fully accounted for.

Jason Schuman · May 2, 2026

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Never Patch a Live Magento Database: Use Declarative Schema and Data Patches Instead

Direct production database edits create drift, debugging cost, and upgrade risk. Keep Magento database changes version-controlled, reviewed, and repeatable.

Jason Schuman · March 3, 2026

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Infrastructure

Magento 2 Search: Three Hidden Problems Behind Bad Results and Slow Autocomplete

Magento search can return results and still be failing customers. Review the search engine, index configuration, and query/autocomplete behavior behind product discovery.

Jason Schuman · February 17, 2026

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Infrastructure risk patterns we investigate

Hosting architecture

Evaluate hosting topology, capacity, failover posture, caching layers, and operational cost under real Magento demand.

Search and data-layer reliability

Review OpenSearch or Elasticsearch behavior, databases, indexing pressure, and the systems supporting storefront discovery.

Caching, sessions, and edge delivery

Assess Redis, Varnish, CDN/WAF configuration, session handling, and cache behavior affecting stability and response time.

Observability and operational ownership

Clarify monitoring, alerting, incident responsibility, and Magento-aware diagnostics during production pressure.

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