I’m working on an online store using ASP.NET 3.5 and C#. The site has a three-layer setup (Data, Business, UI) and uses stored procedures in SQL Server 2005 for CRUD operations. But it’s running really slow and I can’t figure out why.
The site is on shared hosting overseas. The web server and database server are on different machines. The database server has about 1000 databases on it.
I’ve looked at the transaction model but didn’t spot any problems there. How can I find out what’s causing the slowdown? Are there any tools or methods you’d recommend for testing and pinpointing performance issues in this kind of setup?
Any tips on speeding up an e-commerce site in ASP.NET would be really helpful. Thanks!
Hey Steve89, that’s a tricky situation you’ve got there! Have you considered using a profiler to dig deeper into what’s causing the slowdown?
I’m curious - how many concurrent users does your site typically handle? And what kind of response times are you seeing right now?
One thing that jumps out at me is the shared hosting setup. With 1000 databases on the same server, I wonder if resource contention could be an issue. Have you thought about maybe moving to a dedicated hosting solution?
Also, how’s your caching strategy looking? For e-commerce sites, implementing smart caching can often give a big performance boost.
What’s your database indexing like? Sometimes tweaking indexes can make a world of difference for query performance.
Keep us posted on what you find out! Performance tuning can be a real puzzle sometimes, but it’s super satisfying when you crack it.
yo steve, have u tried using sql profiler? It can show ya which queries taking the longest. also, check ur network latency between servers. shared hosting with 1000 dbs sounds rough, man. look into some caching solutions or consider moving to a better host if possible. Good luck!
Have you considered analyzing your database query execution plans? They can reveal bottlenecks in your stored procedures. Also, given the shared hosting environment, I’d recommend implementing output caching for frequently accessed pages. This can significantly reduce server load and improve response times.
Another area to investigate is your data access layer. Ensure you’re disposing of database connections properly and using connection pooling effectively. These can have a major impact on performance, especially with a remote database server.
Lastly, don’t overlook client-side optimizations. Minifying and bundling your JavaScript and CSS, as well as optimizing images, can noticeably improve perceived load times for users. Every little bit helps in e-commerce where user experience is crucial.