Choosing the correct Linux VPS ensures optimal performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability. This guide explains how to evaluate resources such as CPU, RAM, storage, and bandwidth, and includes plan recommendations based on OrionStellar VPS packages.
1. Identify Your Hosting Purpose
| Purpose | Recommended Resources |
|---|---|
| Basic website | 1–2 CPU, 2–4 GB RAM |
| Multiple websites | 2–4 CPU, 4–8 GB RAM |
| eCommerce (WooCommerce) | 4+ CPU, 8+ GB RAM |
| CRM / ERP / SaaS | 4–8 CPU, 8–16 GB RAM |
| High-traffic apps | 8+ CPU, 16+ GB RAM |
2. CPU Requirements
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1–2 cores: Lightweight tasks
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4 cores: Medium workloads
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8+ cores: High-performance environments
3. RAM Requirements
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2 GB: Basic usage
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4–8 GB: Most business workloads
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16 GB+: Large apps or databases
4. Storage Requirements
OrionStellar uses NVMe SSD for high I/O speeds.
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20–50 GB: Small websites
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50–100 GB: Agencies and multi-sites
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200+ GB: Databases and logs
5. Bandwidth Requirements
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2–4 TB: Small sites
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4–8 TB: Medium businesses
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16 TB+: Large applications
6. Security Requirements
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Firewall
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DDoS protection
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Backups
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Root access
All OrionStellar Linux VPS plans include full root access.
7. Recommended Linux VPS Plans
→ Linux VPS Plans: https://console.orionstellar.com/index.php/store/linux-vps
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Starter (2 Core / 4 GB RAM / 50 GB SSD)
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Standard (4 Core / 8 GB RAM / 100 GB SSD)
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Enterprise (8 Core / 16–32 GB RAM / 200–400 GB SSD)
8. When to Upgrade
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High CPU usage
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Memory exhaustion
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Slow database queries
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Traffic spikes
Summary
Select your VPS based on application type, resource needs, and performance expectations. OrionStellar offers optimized Linux VPS solutions suitable for all workloads.
