System Architecture & Technology

Enterpristore employs a robust, industry-standard technology stack to deliver a high-performance and reliable e-commerce platform. The architecture features a secure live production and development environment, protected by password and IP restrictions, allowing for thorough testing and verification of site changes. The core technology stack is built on LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), providing a stable foundation for the application. Linux ensures a secure server environment, while Apache handles content delivery. MySQL/MariaDB serves as the relational database management system for storing critical data, and PHP 8.0 enhances performance and security with its latest features. Additionally, Java and Ajax are utilized for specific functionalities, enabling dynamic content updates that improve user experience.

The platform operates on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, known for its reliability, and utilizes Solid State Drives (SSDs) for faster data access. Hosting is managed through Amazon Web Services (AWS), leveraging a Tier 1, SAS 70 compliant data center that adheres to PCI standards for secure credit card processing. AWS’s Auto Scaling feature dynamically adjusts computing capacity based on traffic demands, ensuring optimal performance. Furthermore, comprehensive cybersecurity measures, including full penetration testing, are implemented to safeguard against potential threats, ensuring a secure shopping experience for users.

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Live Production and Development Platforms – We create a development environment that allows us to test and verify all site changes. This site is password and IP protected.

Technology Stack:

LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP): A widely used open-source web development platform that provides a stable and efficient foundation for the Enterpristore application.

  • Linux:The operating system that provides a stable and secure environment for the server.
  • Apache:The web server software that processes and delivers website content to users.
  • MySQL/MariaDB:The relational database management system used to store website data, such as product information, customer details, and order history.
  • PHP:The server-side scripting language used to develop the dynamic functionality of the website.

PHP 8.0 & Java with Ajax:

  • PHP 8.0:The latest version of the PHP scripting language, offering improved performance, security, and features.
  • Java:Used for specific functionalities, potentially for enterprise-level integrations or complex business logic.
  • Ajax: Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, a web development technique that enables dynamic content updates without requiring full page reloads, enhancing user experience.

Operating System:

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux:A commercial Linux distribution known for its stability, security, and performance, providing a robust foundation for mission-critical ecommerce operations.

Database:

  • Enterprise MySQL Maria Database Server:A powerful and reliable relational database management system that provides efficient data storage, retrieval, and management capabilities.
    • MySQL/MariaDB:The primary database used by Enterpristore. MariaDB is a fork of MySQL, known for performance enhancements.
    • Solid State Drives (SSDs):Data is stored on SSDs for faster access.

Hosting - should be highlighted like other major categories

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS), Tier 1, SAS 70 Data Center, PCI Compliant:
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS):A comprehensive cloud computing platform providing scalable and reliable infrastructure for hosting the Enterpristore application.
    • Tier 1 Data Center:Indicates a high level of infrastructure reliability, redundancy, and security.
    • SAS 70 Data Center:Denotes compliance with a specific auditing standard, indicating that the data center has undergone rigorous security and control assessments.
    • PCI Compliant:The hosting infrastructure meets the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, ensuring the safe handling of credit card information.
  • Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling:Automatically adjusts the computing capacity of the hosting environment based on traffic demands, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.

Cybersecurity

Enterpristore Ecommerce is battle-tested against cyber attacks, utilizing essential security strategies:

  1. Secure Hosting: Partner with reputable providers and use dedicated or VPS hosting.
  2. SSL Certificate: Implement HTTPS and regularly update SSL certificates.
  3. Firewalls: Use web application firewalls (WAF) and network firewalls.
  4. Regular Updates: Keep the platform and plugins up to date; patch vulnerabilities.
  5. Strong Authentication: Enforce strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  6. Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data in transit and at rest.
  7. Regular Backups: Perform backups and securely store them.
  8. Monitoring: Implement tools to detect suspicious activities and maintain logs.
  1. DDoS Protection: Use mitigation services and rate limiting.
  2. Vulnerability Testing: Conduct regular assessments and engage third-party experts.
  3. User Education: Train employees on security best practices.
  4. Compliance: Adhere to relevant regulations (e.g., PCI DSS).
  5. Secure Payments: Use secure gateways and tokenization.
  6. Content Security Policy (CSP): Establish and update CSP to prevent attacks.
  7. Incident Response Plan: Develop and regularly test a response plan.

These measures significantly enhance the security of Enterpristore Ecommerce, safeguarding against cyber threats.

Cloudflare

Enterpristore Ecommerce is seamlessly integrated with Cloudflare, a leading web performance and security service that enhances the overall resilience of the platform. This integration provides numerous benefits, including robust DDoS protection, which safeguards the site from malicious traffic spikes, ensuring uninterrupted service. Cloudflare’s content delivery network (CDN) accelerates page load times by caching content across global servers, improving user experience and reducing latency. Additionally, Cloudflare offers advanced security features such as a web application firewall (WAF) that protects against common vulnerabilities and threats. With real-time monitoring and analytics, Enterpristore Ecommerce can proactively respond to potential security issues, ensuring a safe and efficient shopping experience for customers.

1. DDoS Protection: Shields your site from distributed denial-of-service attacks, ensuring uptime during traffic spikes.

2. Content Delivery Network (CDN): Caches content across global servers to accelerate page load times and improve user experience.

3. Web Application Firewall (WAF): Protects against common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting) with customizable security rules.

4. SSL/TLS Encryption: Provides free SSL certificates to secure data transmission between users and your site.

5. Bot Management: Detects and mitigates malicious bot traffic, ensuring that only legitimate users access your site.

6. Rate Limiting: Controls the number of requests to your site, protecting against abuse and ensuring fair usage.

7. Automatic HTTPS Rewrites: Ensures all traffic is served over HTTPS, enhancing security and SEO.

8. Image Optimization: Automatically optimizes images for faster loading times without sacrificing quality.

9. Mobile Optimization: Enhances the performance of your site on mobile devices, improving the shopping experience for mobile users.

10. Analytics and Insights: Provides real-time analytics on traffic, security incidents, and user behavior to help optimize performance.

11. Firewall Rules: Customizable firewall rules to block or challenge specific traffic patterns based on your eCommerce needs.

12. Load Balancing: Distributes traffic across multiple servers for improved reliability and performance.

13. API Security: Protects APIs from abuse and attacks, ensuring secure interactions with your eCommerce platform.

14. Always Online™: Keeps a cached version of your site available even during server outages, ensuring customers can still browse products.

15. Custom Page Rules: Allows tailored settings for specific URLs, helping to optimize performance and security for critical pages.

These features collectively enhance the security, performance, and reliability of eCommerce platforms integrated with Cloudflare.


Cloudflare Features

Network Redux AWS Managed Services

Network Redux offers a comprehensive suite of AWS Managed Services designed to enhance core infrastructure, monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimization. The core infrastructure includes VPC design and support, compute and database management, and high availability (HA) design, all implemented through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Monitoring and support are available 24/7, featuring continuous system monitoring, integration with external monitoring tools, and real-time communication via Slack for immediate assistance.

Maintenance services encompass quarterly system patching, cost optimization, backup and restore management, and managed billing to ensure operational efficiency. Additionally, Redux focuses on performance and deployment with Content Delivery Network (CDN) configuration and CI/CD pipeline design and support, enabling organizations to streamline their deployment processes and enhance overall performance.

Core Infrastructure & Design

  • VPC Design and Support
  • Infrastructure Design
  • Compute & Database Support
  • High Availability (HA) Design
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Monitoring & Support

  • 24/7/365 Support Coverage
  • 24/7 System Monitoring
  • External Monitoring Tools Integration
  • CI/CD Pipeline Design and Support

  • Slack-based Support for Real-Time Communication

Maintenance & Optimization

  • Quarterly Patching of Systems
  • Cost Optimization Services
  • Backup and Restore Management
  • Managed Billing

Performance & Deployment

  • Content Delivery Network (CDN) Configuration