The decision to hire a VPS service, whether managed or unmanaged, is related to the company's growth and the need for process virtualization. In this sense, opting for this system allows us to anticipate an optimization of our operations, which in turn will lead to a greater development of these operations and consequently an increased demand in the virtual field.
Thus, the disk space used by our systems becomes crucial to ensure their proper functioning. If we hire a managed VPS service, it will notify us when we need more space. However, with an unmanaged VPS service, we must be vigilant about the available space ourselves.
What is disk space?
Disk space can be compared to the storage capacity of our physical devices, such as computers or smartphones, and is what the entire system depends on to function. It not only allows for information storage but also for updating applications. Additionally, it is measured in GB, just like home systems.
In terms of a website, disk space refers to the storage of your site’s content, such as files and data. When someone visits your website, the server retrieves the necessary information to display it and transfers it to the web browser. This is how all your website’s data is displayed online. This includes the web design, logo, images, videos, content, etc.
Given the large amount of information that depends on the disk space you are allocated or have contracted, the importance of disk space becomes very relevant for VPS users. Therefore, it is an important factor to consider when choosing a specific VPS package.
It is also important to note that, in addition to supporting the web content, disk space is also used to support the system's applications. Therefore, if you hire a VPS service with 30 GB of disk space, you must consider that not all that space will be available since part of it will be used for the system's operation, just like with our smartphones.
Web development applications also require storage space. The more content they can display, the more space they will occupy. However, their use is essential for web management, as is the case with WordPress.
Moreover, user traffic data can also be collected and take up storage space. For example, you will store customers' email addresses, shipping addresses, and other data, which must be hosted on the web server.
Finally, another essential component of web functioning that occupies storage space is emails. However, they can be offloaded to a professional application to reduce the space they occupy, such as Google Workspace.
How much disk space do I need?
There is no straightforward answer to how much disk space you need to hire for a VPS service, as it depends on specific needs and the level of web development. However, considering the type of content to be developed can help when determining the necessary disk space.
Before choosing a VPS package, evaluate whether your website will have a lot of text content. This type of content does not require much disk space. On the other hand, images and videos are the types of content that take up the most space. For example, a blog will require less disk space compared to a photography portfolio or a production company website. Let's look at some examples of websites and their storage needs.
- Static website with little content
A basic 5 GB VPS storage plan may be enough to keep a simple website with few dynamic features and more text content running. Examples of such websites include personal blogs and small business websites that manage online orders.
- E-commerce websites
E-commerce websites need a lot of storage. This is because they require high-quality images of the products offered, as well as descriptions of them. Depending on the size of the catalog, disk space should start at 25 GB and extend beyond 100 GB in VPS packages.
- Streaming services
As websites dedicated to streaming audio and video, they will require a large amount of disk space for the VPS service. Additionally, since content is regularly uploaded, it is necessary to constantly update the available space to meet content demands.
- News websites
In addition to regularly uploading images and videos, news websites receive information frequently, which increases their VPS storage needs. Articles and texts are often uploaded, and while individually they are small, their accumulation can create a large load on disk space.
How much disk space do I have available?
Once you have identified your website’s needs, if you are using an unmanaged VPS, it’s important to know how to manage the available storage.
To check, you need to log into your VPS administration panel. You can access it from the server or through the client panel and navigate to "My Products."
In the control panel, search for "quo" and select the option "Show all Accounts," which will display the total occupied space at the bottom, along with the storage used by each individual account. From this section, you can also increase the disk space for any associated accounts.
While the process is simple, it requires regular monitoring to prevent system failures due to critical storage levels. By doing so, you can increase disk space as needed to continue operating smoothly and take full advantage of the benefits of VPS.
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