How Much Memory and Disk Space Will My Server Need?
Wrapping It Up
Servers have many roles and support all types of users, which unfortunately means there are no universal "one size fits all" guidelines when it comes to determining how much memory and storage a given server will need in order to operate efficiently.
However, by planning out what your server will be used for as well as the number of users it will support and the types of demands your users will place on the server, you can start to get a much clearer picture of the RAM and hard drive space you'll need in order to implement a server that optimally performs both now and well into the future.
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Congratulations! You now have a better understanding of the memory and storage needs of a server!
