Guides tagged “vps sizing”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about vps sizing, sorted A-Z.
10 guides
Choosing a VPS for a game server
Learn how player count, mods and the game engine affect RAM and CPU needs, why server location matters for ping, and when to choose Linux or Windows for a game server.
Choosing a VPS for bots and automation scripts
Size a server for Discord or Telegram bots, scrapers and scheduled scripts, and see why a VPS that runs 24/7 is a good home for automation.
Choosing a VPS for forex trading and MetaTrader
What matters in a trading VPS: RAM per terminal, CPU, distance to your broker, uptime and Windows access. Size it for your real setup without overbuying.
Choosing a VPS for hosting several websites
Estimate the resources you need to host multiple websites on one server, and weigh one bigger server against several smaller ones.
cPanel & WHM system requirements for a VPS
What cPanel & WHM needs from a VPS: supported operating systems, RAM, disk, CPU, a clean install, a static IP and an FQDN hostname, plus how to size a VPS.
How many CPU cores do I need on a VPS?
Understand vCPUs, the difference between single-thread and multi-thread workloads, and how to estimate cores for websites, apps, trading and game servers.
How much RAM does a VPS need? A practical sizing guide
Learn how the operating system and your apps use memory, rough starting points for common workloads on Linux and Windows, and the signs that your server is running out of RAM.
How much storage does a VPS need?
Estimate disk space for the operating system, apps, databases, logs and backups on Linux and Windows, and learn how much headroom to leave so the disk never fills up.
VPS buying checklist: what to decide before you order
A step-by-step checklist covering operating system, plan size, location, use case and access method, so your first server order matches your workload.
What VPS size do you need for WordPress?
Size RAM, CPU and storage for one or several WordPress sites based on traffic, plugins and caching, and learn the signals that tell you it is time to upgrade.
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