How to Determine the Number of Cores and Specifications Needed for Your VPS

In this guide, we will cover how to assess the necessary specifications, particularly the number of cores and memory (RAM), required for your Virtual Private Server (VPS). This is based on a scenario where multiple trading and hedging applications are running simultaneously. Understanding when to upgrade your VPS ensures smooth performance without any risk of overload.

To determine if your VPS is performing well, you need to monitor the CPU and memory usage.

• Open Task Manager: Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager."
• Check CPU Usage: Navigate to the "Performance" tab in Task Manager to view real-time CPU and memory performance.
  
  

Example scenario: A user has multiple trade and hedge terminals, a Chrome browser, and slave applications running on their VPS. Their CPU is hovering below 90%, indicating that their 4-core VPS is functioning properly under the current workload.

The CPU performance is closely tied to the number of cores in your VPS. Here's how to gauge if your CPU is being overworked:

• For multiple cores: If your CPU usage consistently stays below 90%, your VPS is running efficiently. In this scenario, a 4-core VPS is used to run multiple applications and maintain CPU usage under this threshold.
• For a single core: When CPU usage hovers around 80%, it's time to consider upgrading your VPS.
  
  

Recommendation: Keep your CPU usage below 90% for multiple cores and under 80% for a single core.

RAM usage is another important factor. If you are using most of your available memory, your VPS may slow down.

• Optimal Range: Ensure that your memory (RAM) usage stays below 95%. In the example provided, the user’s RAM was at 84%, which is within the optimal range.
  
  

Recommendation: If your RAM usage exceeds 95%, it's time to upgrade.

• 2 Cores (Minimum Recommendation): For beginners, it’s recommended to start with at least 2 cores. This allows you to run a few applications and gives room for scaling.
• 4 Cores: Based on real-world usage, 4 cores can handle 5-7 trading challenges at once. This configuration is ideal for users running multiple trading, hedging, and copying applications simultaneously.
• 8 Cores: If you double your core count, you can manage double the workload (around 10-14 challenges).
  
  

• CPU: Monitor your CPU usage to ensure it stays below 90% for multiple cores and under 80% for single-core setups.
• Memory (RAM): Ensure your RAM usage does not exceed 95% to avoid performance slowdowns.
• Scaling: Start with 2 cores and scale up as necessary. A 4-core VPS can handle 5-7 challenges, while an 8-core VPS can manage double that load.
  
  

By following these guidelines, you can ensure your VPS is adequately equipped to handle your trading and application needs.