Case Study – Spain (Mobile Accessories Brand, 7 Websites Integrated)
Client Location:
Spain — Mobile Accessories & Gadgets Brand
(7 Magento websites integrated under one multi-store setup)
Magento Version (Before):
2.4.6-p6
Magento Version (After Upgrade):
2.4.8-p2
Key Issues Before Upgrade:
❌ Frequent Site Crashes / Downtime
The multi-site instance would go down due to high load & outdated components.
❌ Database Storage Full
Tables were oversized, logs uncleaned, cache misconfigured — causing performance issues.
❌ Missing Security Patches
Multiple critical security patches were pending.
❌ Outdated PHP & Elasticsearch
Incompatible versions caused instability and search failures.
What We Did (Solutions Implemented):
1. Full Upgrade to Magento 2.4.8-p2
Upgraded all 7 sites with compatibility checks, module upgrades, and theme fixes.
2. Database Optimization
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Cleaned log tables
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Reduced large indexes
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Optimized queries
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Reconfigured cron jobs
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Freed up major storage space
3. Security Enhancements
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Applied all missing patches
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Updated vulnerable modules
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Strengthened admin security
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Improved file permissions
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Enabled advanced CSP where applicable
4. Server-Level Improvements
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Upgraded PHP to latest supported version
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Updated Elasticsearch
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Optimized Redis & Varnish
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Improved caching architecture
5. Zero-Downtime Upgrade Strategy
Performed all operations without interrupting store operations across all 7 sites.
Performance & Speed Improvement
Before Upgrade:
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Sites frequently crashed
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Slow admin panel
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Search inconsistency
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High CPU usage
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Database almost full
After Upgrade:
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99% uptime across all 7 stores
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Faster search and product listing
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Smooth checkout experience
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Reduced database size
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Faster admin operations
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Improved server efficiency
📈 Overall Improvement:
40–60% faster page load speed across all stores.
Security Gain
✔ All patches applied
✔ Vulnerable extensions updated
✔ Outdated PHP replaced
✔ Elasticsearch updated
✔ Improved security headers
✔ Eliminated crash-causing issues
Final Outcome
The client now has a stable, fast, secure, and scalable multi-store Magento setup, running on the latest 2.4.8-p2 version with:
✨ No more crashes
✨ Smooth operations across 7 websites
✨ Faster performance
✨ Strong security
✨ 100% compatibility with the latest PHP + Elasticsearch
✨ Ready for future scaling
A complete transformation from instability → performance → reliability.
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