The server can accommodate more than a thousand sites, and in terms of functionality it is similar to a computer, as it has a processor, RAM and hard drive. What server indicators should you consider if you decide to purchase hosting? It would be wise to check the server load, because the normal operation of the site will require CPU and RAM resources.
Instructions
Step 1
Most providers usually have a large number of servers. And when buying hosting, you cannot know in advance which one will host your site. Based on this, in order to evaluate the quality of hosting, that is, to check the server load, use a free test period.
Step 2
Arrange timers on the scripts on the site. Please be patient and spend a few days collecting statistics on temporary page generation, PHP execution, and separately on MySQL query processing. Then build a graph and analyze if there is performance degradation during peak hours. But to carry out such an analysis, it is imperative that the site has traffic.
Step 3
It is very good if the hosting provider allows you to provide SSH access. In this case, use the top command. The resulting result, which you see in the figure, is deciphered as follows: 0.76, 0.61, 0.52 - means the server load for the last one minute, five and fifteen, where one is 100% load. up 20 + 08: 46: 29 19:29:45 - means uptime, that is, the uptime of the server (in the given example, it is 20 days). The rest of the data is statistics on the use of RAM and swap, when the latter is inactive.
Step 4
Hosters make sure that each of the sites does not use too much of the resource, as this can lead to infringement of the rights of others. As for the channel load, you can check it using a ping service, for example, this host-tracker.com. You will receive your statistics in a few days. Also pay attention to the work of technical support. If her answers come within a reasonable time (maximum 72 hours), are understandable in terms of presentation, reasonably answer on the merits of the question, then this is a good result.
