Monitoring Server Performance from the Client Area

At Jiinubi, we believe in transparency. You don’t need to be a Linux expert to understand how your server is performing. Our VPS Management Dashboard provides real-time and historical graphs so you can easily track how your resources are being used.

1. Accessing Your Performance Stats

To view your server’s performance metrics:

1. Log in to your Jiinubi Client Area.
2. Navigate to Services > My Services.
3. Click on your active VPS plan.
4. Scroll down to the Management section.
5. Open the Statistics or Charts tab.

2. Understanding the Key Metrics

There are three core resources you should regularly monitor to ensure optimal performance:

A. CPU Usage (Processor)

• What it means: The amount of processing power your server is currently using.
• What to watch: If usage stays above 80–90% for long periods, your website may feel slow or unresponsive.
• Common causes: High traffic, inefficient scripts, or stuck background processes.

B. RAM Usage (Memory)

• What it means: Short-term memory used by the OS and applications.
• What to watch: RAM usage approaching 100% can trigger disk swapping, which severely impacts performance.
• Important: RAM usage often remains steady—sudden spikes are a red flag.

C. Bandwidth / Network Traffic

• What it means: Data flowing in and out of your server.
• Inbound spikes: May indicate traffic surges or potential DDoS attacks.
• Outbound spikes: Could signal large downloads, backups, or spam activity.

3. Setting Up Alerts & Monitoring

While graphs provide insight, proactive monitoring is best:

• Server Status Indicator: Check the Online/Offline icon in your dashboard. A red status means the server is unreachable.
• Resource Usage Emails: For Shared and Cloud Hosting, Jiinubi automatically notifies you if limits are consistently exceeded.
• Third-Party Monitoring: Tools like UptimeRobot or StatusCake can check your server every minute and alert you via email or SMS.

4. Troubleshooting High Resource Usage

If you notice spikes in your charts, take these steps:

• Check the Timing: Did it coincide with backups, updates, or cron jobs?
• Review Traffic: Use cPanel AWStats or Google Analytics to identify visitor surges.
• Scan for Malware: Run ImunifyAV in cPanel to ensure malicious scripts aren’t abusing your CPU.

Pro Tip: If RAM usage remains high even with low traffic, you may need to optimize MySQL settings or your PHP-FPM configuration.

Summary: When to Take Action