Sizes and scaling
The three sizes
| Size | vCPU | Guaranteed memory | NVMe SSD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 1 | 2 | 4 GB | 60 GB |
| Ultra 2 | 4 | 8 GB | 120 GB |
| Ultra 3 | 6 | 12 GB | 200 GB |
Every size includes its dedicated IPv4 address, the nightly backup, monitoring and Full-Stack Assistance. Prices, monthly or yearly with one month free, are on the VPS Ultra page.
Guaranteed memory
The memory of your VPS Ultra is reserved for it: it remains available to your applications at all times, whatever the activity of other servers. So you size it precisely: the memory of your database, of each process of your application, and the headroom for your peaks.
Moving up to a larger size
Your VPS Ultra moves up to a larger size at any time, without reinstalling: your data, your addresses and your settings stay in place.
- Write to support with your server's name and the size you want.
- Our team sends you the proforma for the change, at the rate of the new size from the date of the change, and agrees the timing with you.
- Your server reboots once with its new resources.
On Linux, the extra disk space is added to your file system; our team tells you the command suited to your system, or applies it for you.
Moving down to a smaller size
Write to support with the size you want: the change takes effect the following month, at your next due date.
Tracking your resources
| Resource | The command | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| memory | free -h | the memory used and the available memory |
| processor | htop or uptime | the load, compared with the number of vCPUs in your size |
| disk | df -h / | the space used and the free space |
Our monitoring also tracks your server's load and disk space, and alerts you when an indicator calls for it: it is often the right moment to tidy up or to move up to a larger size.