RAM, that refers to Random Access Memory, is a computer storage media which may be accessed much more quickly than a hard disk drive, simply because the data can be read randomly, skipping the bytes before the needed information is reached. On a web server, the RAM is used to load scripts and web apps when they are executed, so the more RAM you can use, the more programs you will be able to run simultaneously and the more people shall be able to browse your Internet sites without effect on the site’s/server’s general performance. In contrast to a disk drive, however, the RAM is used for short-term storage purposes, since the data is lost the moment the power is shut off. When you use a shared web hosting account, the physical memory which your scripts could use may be limited and can change based upon what the some other clients on the same machine use. Using a virtual or a dedicated hosting server, however, you shall have a set amount of RAM that won't be used by anybody else even when you do not use it at a certain time.
Guaranteed RAM in VPS Servers
The physical memory that you will get with every VPS server we offer you is guaranteed and will be at your disposal at all times even if you do not use it for a long period of time. Each VPS account provides fixed system resources and runs in an isolated container apart from the rest of the accounts on the physical machine, so even when some account starts running out of memory, we won't assign some of your memory to that account. Also we never distribute the whole physical memory on the hardware node among the virtual accounts established on it, in order to ensure that it won't run out of memory. This way, there shall always be free RAM if you choose to upgrade your package and we ensure the flawless operation of the physical hosting server.
Guaranteed RAM in Dedicated Servers
When you need a powerful hosting solution for your sites and programs and you purchase one of the dedicated web hosting plans that we offer, you shall have a massive amount of physical memory available constantly. You'll be able to check out the hardware configuration at any time through the billing Control Panel, including the amount of RAM. We try out the memory sticks thoroughly along with all the other parts before we use them to put together any web server, so in case you purchase one of our packages, you shall get a high-quality server which will guarantee superb overall performance for your Internet sites. Even if you don't use the total capacity of the machine for an extended amount of time, the physical memory shall still be available for your web server only.