Why Monitoring Resources is Important #
While CyberWAF provides generous dedicated resources, monitoring usage is crucial for maintaining optimal website speed and stability. High usage is often an early indicator of:
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Inefficient application code (e.g., poorly coded plugin).
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A traffic spike or successful marketing campaign.
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A suspected but minor bot/scraping attack that hasn’t been fully mitigated.
Locating the Resource Usage Tool in cPanel #
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Access cPanel: Log into your CyberWAF Client Area and navigate to cPanel (as detailed in Article 1).
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Find Metrics: On the cPanel dashboard, look for the section labeled “Metrics” or “Resource Usage.”
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View Limits and Usage: This tool displays your current dedicated allocation (e.g., 8 Cores CPU, 16GB RAM) and the percentage currently being consumed by your applications.
What to Do If Usage is Too High #
If you consistently see usage near or above 80% of your dedicated allocation:
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Optimize: Check your website’s back-end (plugins, theme) for unnecessary or resource-heavy components.
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Contact Support: Our team can help analyze the usage spikes to determine the root cause (malicious traffic vs. application inefficiency).
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Upgrade: If your growth is consistent and legitimate, it may be time to seamlessly upgrade your plan for higher dedicated resources.
