I find memory is the biggest problem. As long as your storage is ok.
As you get busier the more php threads you need and at 512mb/ thread memory demands can increase exponentially.
Mysqld is also the other monster that needs memory using ssd access is fast but still slows down.
As you get busier the more php threads you need and at 512mb/ thread memory demands can increase exponentially.
Mysqld is also the other monster that needs memory using ssd access is fast but still slows down.