Implementation Blueprint

Prerequisites

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install docker.io docker-compose -y
sudo systemctl enable docker
sudo systemctl start docker

Docker Compose Production Setup

version: '3'

services:
  thelia:
    image: thelia/thelia:latest
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    environment:
      - THELIA_ENV=prod
      - THELIA_DATABASE_URL=mysql://root:password@db/thelia
    depends_on:
      - db
    volumes:
      - thelia_data:/var/www/html/web/uploads
    restart: always

  db:
    image: mysql:5.7
    environment:
      - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=password
      - MYSQL_DATABASE=thelia
    volumes:
      - db_data:/var/lib/mysql
    restart: always

volumes:
  thelia_data:
  db_data:

Kubernetes Production Deployment (Recommended)

# Deploy app and db as separate components
kubectl create deployment thelia-app --image=thelia/thelia:latest
kubectl expose deployment thelia-app --port=80

• Horizontal Scaling: Scale your PHP backend pods to handle traffic peaks effortlessly.
• Standardized Deployment: Use rolling updates for safe releases of new store features.
• Persistent Data: Use PersistentVolumeClaims to manage your media and uploads reliably.

Scaling Strategy

• Advanced Caching: Leverage Thelia's native cache management along with Redis for high-speed response times.
• Database Tuning: Regularly optimize your MySQL instance with proper indexing and query monitoring.
• Media Optimization: Use a CDN to serve all product images and frontend assets globally.
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across multiple web pods to ensure high availability during sales.

Backup & Safety

• Database Dumps: Automate daily MySQL backups and store them offsite securely.
• Storage Snapshots: Regularly snapshot the persistent volumes containing your /uploads directory.
• Security Audit: Regularly update your Thelia installation and modules to stay protected.
• HTTPS Enforcement: Always use SSL/TLS to protect customer data and improve site trust.