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1. CPU Capacity
The CPU or the central processing unit is the engine that fuels and manages all operations
happening on your website. This unit is in charge of running programs, computations, and the
tasks necessary to ensure your website is fully functional. How fast the CPU can run will
depend on the number of processors, or cores it has.
Most dedicated servers start you off on about 4 cores. Each core can handle one action at any
given time. As your website scales up, there will be more activity happening on your
WebPages, meaning more cores will be required. Consider moving from 4 cores to 6 or 12
cores so that your website can handle more tasks quicker.