Linux VPS is one of the most sought after servers by many businesses that are conducted online. It is because of its simplicity, wider availability and easy to use options that many of the website developers are using it widely. It provides all the benefits of a dedicated server without additional costs and you will be able to enjoy better control, performance, service as well as flexibility with the Linux VPS server. But, if you would like to extract the maximum out of this service, it is important for you to learn the different methods that you need to work on in order to increase the effectiveness of the server and to extract the maximum out of it.
Dedicated CPU
Central Processing Unit or CPU is very important ad integral part of the Linux VPS which will help the server to execute all its operations smoothly and in quick time. Most of you would want quick and fast response from your servers and with the help of one or more CPU’s in your server; you will be able to easily get what you are looking for in a server. If you are able to disable all the unwanted and unused features, then you can be sure of helping the CPU from concentrating on the important task at hand and this will help in improving the performance and the efficiency of your VPS server. Also, disable the system services that are unnecessarily used in order to improve on the responsiveness of the system. Services that are not used will also eat up a lot of your CPU and RAM space which might hinder in the speed and the efficiency of the server as well as make the server unsecured.
Proper CPU Selection
The number of CPU’s varies from 1 to 4 depending on your server needs and what you would like to keep live on the internet. As you increase the number of processors, the price also goes up. The assured percentage of CPU time period denotes to the amount of time the processor is solely committed to your VPS. This is also known as C.P.U. level. If a central processing unit has a frequency of 2000 MHz and the plan that you have preferred has a 20% level you will have a C.P.U. of 400 MHZ in the most high-risk moment. So, always choose a CPU that will suit the needs and requirements of your website so that you do not shell out a lot of money on CPU’s for your Linux VPS.