How to optimize Drupal for better performance?

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How to optimize Drupal for better performance?

Drupal is one of the most popular CMS applications, offering stability and performance for almost any kind of site. However, if you don't maintain it properly, it can become slow.

Here are some tips on how to optimize your Drupal:

Enable caching for your Drupal.
Optimize your Drupal database.
Log in to your Drupal admin area and go to Site Configuration > Performance. Besides enabling cache, you should also enable Page compression, Optimize CSS files and Optimize JavaScript files.
If your Drupal is hosted on a VPS/Dedicated server, you can modify the global MySQL settings for better performance.
Check your website using this online tool. It will give you valuable information on what modifications can be made in order to improve its performance.
Disable/remove all modules/blocks you are not using.

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