Fully Burstable RAM and CPU?

[piper]

What is Fully Burstable RAM and CPU?

[Vin DSL]

Well... I don't know the context, but I'll take a stab...

It usually refers to a situation where a certain amount of resources are being allocated to a process or processes -- and 'burstable' means that a said process or processes can, and will, be given full resources, beyond the allocated amount, up to the total amount available, if and when needed, e.g. in 'bursts', but NOT all the time...

LoL! Does that make sense, in regard to what you're asking?

[jason]

You are probably referring to the features noted in VPS plans, right?

Vin pretty much hit the nail on the head with his description. On the VPS servers you get a certain amount of CPU and RAM that you are guaranteed to you at all times. However, if your VPS instance is very busy and you need more resources, "burstable" means that your VPS can grab them from other users if they aren't using them.

Think about it as a large table in a library. If no one else is there you can spread all of your books out and take over the whole table, but when someone else comes and sits down you have to give up some of that space so she can use what she needs as well. If more people come and fill all of the chairs around the table you become limited to using only the space right in front of you. Then, as they leave, you can start spreading out your things again.

--Jason

[piper]

Thanks, I get it now.