If you have an HTML website, in all probability it uses a small amount of system resources because it is static, but that isn't the case with dynamic database-driven websites that use PHP scripts and offer you much more functions. This kind of sites generate load on the hosting server each time anyone browses them, as the server requires time to execute the script, to access the database and then to provide the info requested by the visitor's Internet browser. A well-known discussion board, for instance, stores all usernames and posts inside a database, so some load is created every single time a thread is opened or an end user looks for a particular word. If lots of people access the forum all at once, or if each search involves checking a large number of database entries, this may generate high load and affect the functionality of the website. In this regard, CPU and MySQL load statistics can provide you with data about the site’s performance, as you can compare the numbers with your traffic stats to make a decision if the website should be optimized or moved to another type of web hosting platform that'll be able to bear the high system load if the website is extremely popular.
MySQL & Load Stats in Shared Hosting
Using the Hepsia CP, bundled with all of our shared hosting plans, you will be able to see rather comprehensive data concerning the resources which your sites use. One of the sections shall give you info on the CPU load, like how much processing time the server spent, the amount of time it took for your scripts to be executed and how much memory they used. Statistics are automatically created every 6 hours and you can also see the types of processes that generated the most load - PHP, Perl, and so on. MySQL load statistics are listed within a separate section in which you are able to see all the queries on a per hour, daily, and so forth. basis. You'll be able to go back and compare stats from different months to find out if some update has transformed the resource usage if the amount of visitors hasn't changed much. Thus, you can determine if your website needs to be optimized, which will contribute to a better overall performance and an improved user experience.