Ensuring equal resources

Mitchel_B3ll · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-10, 21:41

I was just browsing here:

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because I'm very intrigued by VPS. I noticed on the linux starter package it says equal resource allocation. How can equal resource allocation be ensured? How does that work?

Amelia · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-10, 22:55

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Originally Posted by Mitchel_B3ll

I was just browsing here:

VPS Web Hosting, Virtual Private Servers at BOD Host

because I'm very intrigued by VPS. I noticed on the linux starter package it says equal resource allocation. How can equal resource allocation be ensured? How does that work?

The Virtual environment does not have any guaranteed resource allocation eg. CPU allocation. This is shared between the users on the same node.

AbbieGirl · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-10, 23:44

But I have seen each VPS gets sufficient CPU allocation. Is there a exact number of VPS that are put on one node ?

carl owen · #4 (**permalink**) 08-31-10, 15:35

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Originally Posted by AbbieGirl

But I have seen each VPS gets sufficient CPU allocation. Is there a exact number of VPS that are put on one node ?

Limited number of VPSs are created on the same node in order to make sure that each VPS gets enough CPU resources and some resources are kept as reserve on the node so that all the VPSs receive excellent performance.

If a VPS is found using more resources, the owner of the VPS is informed about it and is asked to upgrade

Katie9 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-30-10, 02:40

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Originally Posted by AbbieGirl

But I have seen each VPS gets sufficient CPU allocation. Is there a exact number of VPS that are put on one node ?

yes. even I would like to know about this.

Amelia · #6 (**permalink**) 09-30-10, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Katie9

yes. even I would like to know about this.

The number of VPS on each server varies from one server to another. However, I can safely tell you that a particular % of resources are kept free on the node. This is done to cover up for any emergencies or spikes in usage.

AbbieGirl · #7 (**permalink**) 09-30-10, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Amelia

The number of VPS on each server varies from one server to another. However, I can safely tell you that a particular % of resources are kept free on the node. This is done to cover up for any emergencies or spikes in usage.

Fair enough. thanks

11anais · #8 (**permalink**) 11-24-10, 11:14

I think it really depends on what your needs are. Once you begin to outgrow VPS hosting then upgrading is the best option. If you get asked to upgrade consider that a good thing. It means your growing and that is good.

RicherdsFi · #9 (**permalink**) 11-26-10, 11:36

Would the next step be a semi dedicated server or would you be requested to move up to a dedicated server? I think that semi dedicated is the step in between, is that right?