CPU Usage and Its Impact on Performance
The CPU is the brain of your server. Monitoring its usage can help prevent overloading, which leads to slower processing times and potentially crashing applications. Tools like Prometheus or Grafana can show real-time CPU performance, helping you detect spikes and patterns over time.
Memory Usage and Optimization
Another important measure is RAM use. If your VPS has run without memory programs could start switching to disks, causing extreme delays. Monitoring tools can provide insight on how much memory is being utilized, the location it's allocated, and if optimization is required. Disk I/O: Bottlenecks and Performance Degradation
Disk I/O: Bottlenecks and Performance Degradation
Disk I/O (input/output) measures how efficiently your server reads from and writes to its disk storage. A high level of disk activity could indicate performance bottlenecks. Monitoring Disk I/O helps you track read/write speeds and prevent bottlenecks that could slow down the server.
Network Bandwidth Monitoring for Traffic Analysis
Monitoring network traffic is vital to ensure your server handles inbound and outbound requests efficiently. By tracking network bandwidth usage, you can prevent bandwidth throttling and ensure seamless communication between your VPS and its clients.