VM Sizing

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Guides

For: Developers and infrastructure teams choosing VPS RAM for websites, WordPress, Node.js APIs, PostgreSQL or MySQL, Docker, Windows, and multi-service workloads.

How Much RAM Do I Need for a VPS? 1GB–16GB Guide

How much RAM does a VPS need? Compare 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB for websites, WordPress, Docker, databases, APIs, and Windows workloads.

Aug 10, 202614 min read

VPS RAMServer MemoryVM Sizing

For: Developers and infrastructure teams comparing 2 vCPU and 4 vCPU VMs for websites, APIs, workers, CI, builds, and production workloads.

2 vCPU vs 4 vCPU: Meaning, Performance & When to Upgrade

Compare 2 vCPU vs 4 vCPU, understand what each vCPU count means, when more CPU improves performance, and when RAM or another bottleneck matters more.

Aug 10, 202612 min read

Workload SizingvCPUCloud VMs

For: Developers and infrastructure teams choosing an initial VM or server size for apps, databases, containers, workers, staging, or production.

VM Sizing Guide: How to Choose CPU, RAM, Storage & VM Size

Use this VM sizing guide to choose CPU, RAM, storage, and network capacity for apps, databases, containers, and production workloads without overbuying.

Aug 10, 202614 min read

VM SizingServer SizingVirtual Machine Sizing

For: Developers, system administrators, and small infrastructure teams diagnosing slow cloud servers, CPU bottlenecks, memory pressure, disk I/O issues, and network performance problems.

Cloud Server Bottlenecks: CPU, Memory, Disk & Network

Find the bottleneck behind a slow cloud server. Diagnose CPU, memory, disk I/O, network, database, and dependency issues before resizing or scaling.

Aug 10, 202612 min read

Cloud Server PerformanceCPU BottleneckMemory Bottleneck

For: Developers, CTOs, and infrastructure teams comparing high-memory VMs or high-RAM VPS plans for databases, containers, and memory-constrained workloads.

High Memory VMs (HiMem): When More RAM Matters Than CPU

Compare high memory VMs, HiMem and high-RAM VPS options, including RAM vs CPU sizing, memory pressure signals, database fit, and Raff pricing.

Aug 10, 202611 min read

VM Machine ClassesHiMem VMsHigh Memory VMs

For: Developers and small teams choosing a Raff General Purpose VM size for websites, APIs, SaaS apps, dev environments, or mixed workloads.

Raff General Purpose VM Plans: Sizes, Pricing & Workload Fit

Understand Raff General Purpose VM plans, current sizes and pricing, and how to choose CPU, RAM, and NVMe capacity for websites, APIs, and small apps.

Aug 10, 202613 min read

VM Machine ClassesGeneral Purpose VMsRaff VM Plans

For: Developers and small teams deciding whether a 2 vCPU / 2 GB cloud VM fits websites, APIs, Docker, development, or early production workloads.

2 vCPU / 2 GB Cloud VM: Workloads, Limits & Upgrade Signs

Learn what a 2 vCPU / 2 GB cloud VM can run, where CPU, RAM, and storage limits appear, and when to resize websites, APIs, Docker, and dev workloads.

Aug 10, 202612 min read

Workload Sizing2 vCPU2 GB RAM

For: Developers, startup operators, and infrastructure teams optimizing running cloud VMs for cost, performance, and reliability.

Cloud Right-Sizing: Optimize VM Cost Without Underprovisioning

Learn cloud right-sizing: use workload evidence to reduce VM cost, fix underprovisioning, and choose the right CPU, RAM, storage, or compute class.

May 28, 202613 min read

Cloud Right-SizingCloud Cost OptimizationVM Sizing

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