RAM for a Busy WordPress or WooCommerce Server
24 PHP workers, a 2 GB buffer pool and a Redis object cache: a shop or busy site. That needs about 4.38 GB; a 6 GB plan leaves room to spare. Adjust it below.
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Estimated use 4.38 GB, plus 25% headroom
Where It Goes
Linux300 MB
Nginx50 MB
PHP-FPM (24 workers)1.41 GB
Database2.29 GB
Redis343 MB
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Memory for Busy WordPress or WooCommerce
Linux300 MB
Nginx50 MB
PHP-FPM (24 workers)1.41 GB
Database2.29 GB
Redis343 MB
Plan to Choose6 GB
24 PHP workers, a 2 GB buffer pool and a Redis object cache: a shop or busy site.
Figures are typical; check real use with free -h and htop after a week of normal traffic, and resize if the server swaps.
Workloads
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Questions
How much RAM does a busy wordpress or woocommerce server need?
About 4.38 GB for the set-up described; choose 6 GB to leave headroom.
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