I need to create a load balanced system. My question is about how powerful should be the vps with the load balance.
I’d like to create a LB with two app server.
Should LB be 8gb ram and 4cpu if my app server are 4gb ram and 2cpu each?
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Hey there! The answer really depends on your specific environment, and we have a few guides that you can review that should help you make a decision. To avoid paying for too much resources, I recommend starting off small and increasing resources as needed:
https://www.digitalocean.com/docs/droplets/resources/choose-plan/
https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/an-introduction-to-load-testing
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