IIS permissions or PHP configurations for a new install. Plan a complex data migration from an old system. What is the main priority for your new forum?

Elias went with for its balance of features and native Windows compatibility. He downloaded the package and prepared the new server.

The forum had 50,000 active users; it couldn't crash during peak hours. Modern UI: Responsive design was non-negotiable.

The forum was currently running on a customized, heavily patched version of a Perl script from 2004. It was slow, barely mobile-friendly, and, most importantly, it was hosted on an ancient Linux server that was currently making noises akin to a dying blender.