Keeping an eye on resource usage helps you understand how your website behaves under load and whether it is close to hitting limits. Plesk provides a built-in resource usage panel that shows CPU usage, geheugenverbruik, and other key metrics without requiring command-line access.
This information is commonly reviewed on environments managed through Plesk-hosting where site performance and stability matter.
When Resource Monitoring Is Important
Checking resource usage is especially useful when:
- A website feels slow or unresponsive
- Errors appear during traffic spikes
- You want to verify whether current resources are sufficient
- You are planning an upgrade
Regular monitoring helps prevent unexpected service interruptions.
Opening the Resource Usage Panel
Stap 1: Access resource usage
Log in op het Plesk-controlepaneel.
On the Plesk home screen, locate the right-hand sidebar and click Resource Usage.
[Schermafbeelding: Plesk dashboard with Resource Usage icon]
After a short loading period, the resource usage dashboard appears.
Understanding the Status Messages
The dashboard displays a summary message based on recent activity:
- No issues in the past 24 uur means no limits were reached
- Limited in the past 24 uur indicates one or more resource limits were hit
- Might hit limits soon is a warning that usage is approaching configured limits
When limits are triggered or at risk, Plesk shows which resource is involved.
Viewing Detailed Usage Data
Stap 2: Open detailed statistics
Klikken Details or switch to the Current Usage tabblad.
[Schermafbeelding: Current Usage tab]
Graphs and tables display resource usage for the current day.
You can adjust:
- De tijdsbestek to view a longer or shorter period
- De time unit to change how frequently data points are shown
This view helps identify short spikes versus sustained high usage.
Viewing Resource Snapshots
Stap 3: Review snapshots
Switch to the Snapshot tab to see point-in-time usage data.
[Schermafbeelding: Snapshot tab]
Depending on activity, snapshots may include:
- Running processes
- HTTP request information
You can navigate snapshots using arrow controls or select a specific date and snapshot from the dropdown lists.
Praktische opmerkingen
- Short spikes are often normal, sustained usage is more concerning
- Memory exhaustion can cause errors even if CPU usage is low
- Review resource usage before making configuration changes
If resource limits are reached frequently, scaling may be required. This is common for growing websites hosted on cloud-servers or high-traffic projects running on speciale server omgevingen.