Monitoring your server's resource usage helps ensure optimal performance and avoid unexpected downtime. This article covers common ways to check CPU, RAM, disk, and bandwidth usage.
Using the Control Panel
Log into your server control panel to view graphs and usage statistics for:
- CPU usage
- RAM usage
- Disk space
- Network bandwidth
Checking Usage from the Command Line
For Linux servers, use these common commands:
- CPU and processes:
toporhtop - Memory usage:
free -h - Disk usage:
df -h - Network usage:
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Windows Servers
On Windows, open Task Manager and go to the Performance tab to view CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.
Need Help?
If your server is consistently using high resources, contact us through the Circle City Servers Support Portal to discuss upgrade options.