Lighttpd PHP_FCGI_CHILDREN cap limits usability

[heeeck]

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• I have read the contributing guide lines at https://github.com/opnsense/core/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
• I am convinced that my issue is new after having checked both open and closed issues at https://github.com/opnsense/core/issues?q=is%3Aissue

Describe the bug

In newer versions, the widgets seem to consume to many PHP_FCGI_CHILDREN. Open the dashboard for more than a couple of seconds the widgets wont load anymore and any Apply changes needs 20 seconds or more.

To Reproduce

Install a current version (in my case 24.7.9) and let the dashboard open for a couple of seconds.

Expected behavior

A working system which wont change its behavior, if u let it half a minute in idle.

Describe alternatives you considered

Changing the "PHP_FCGI_CHILDREN" => "3" in /usr/local/etc/inc/plugins.inc.d/webgui.inc to any value 30 or above gives a fluent experience.

Environment

OPNsense 24.7.9.(amd64).

[AdSchellevis]

has been > 3 for months now (724f849)

[heeeck]

I encounter this issue with only one instance of the website opened. It results in a huge lag when applying changes, making the webui nearly impossible to use. Is this related? The git commit mentions multiple opened instances.
Isn't this a critical issue, if the web ui is not usable? Or do I have another bug?
Could this be included before 25.1 as mentioned in the other issue?

[AdSchellevis]

I'm not sure what your issue is, but as mentioned, the PHP_FCGI_CHILDREN is higher in current releases than reported in your ticket.

[heeeck]

Thank you i will check further