Introduction
This article explains how to upgrade or downgrade your server profile using the ‘Upgrade / Downgrade’ screen. It covers custom resource configuration (CPU, RAM, disk, network), pricing breakdown, billing impact, and operational constraints such as platform limitations.
Upgrade / Downgrade Screen
The ‘Upgrade / Downgrade’ screen allows you to modify your server resources using a custom profile builder. You can adjust CPU, RAM, disk space, and network speed independently and immediately see how the changes affect pricing.
The builder is divided into four resource controls:
- ‘Threads / vCPU’: Adjust the number of CPU threads allocated to the server.
- ‘System RAM’: Define the total memory available to the system.
- ‘Disk Space’: Set the total SSD storage capacity.
- ‘Network Speed’: Configure the maximum network throughput.
Each resource includes a minimum and maximum limit and displays the incremental price contribution.
Apply Profile Configuration
After selecting the desired resource values, click ‘Apply This Profile’ to stage the configuration. This does not immediately apply changes but prepares them for confirmation in the billing section.
Order Details
The ‘Order Details’ panel provides a real-time breakdown of the selected configuration:
- Selected CPU platform (e.g., Intel Xeon)
- Individual resource pricing (CPU, RAM, disk, network)
- Total monthly price
Constraint: Switching between CPU platforms (e.g., Intel Xeon to AMD EPYC) is not supported. To change platform, you must deploy a new server from a snapshot.
Order Summary and Billing
The ‘Order Summary’ section shows the financial impact of the change before confirmation:
- Pro-rated charges or credits for the remaining billing period
- Current balance adjustments
- Final amount due (‘Pay now’)
Confirming the Change
Click ‘Confirm Profile Change’ to apply the new configuration. The system will process the update and apply the selected resources to the server.
Operational Notes
- Instantaneous: Upgrades and downgrades are generally instantaneous except for disk expansion which may take moment.
- Data Integrity: All existing data and IP addresses are preserved during the operation.
- Discount Removal: Changing the profile removes any previously applied discounts.
- Disk Downgrade Limitation: Disk size cannot be reduced. To decrease disk capacity, you must create a new server and migrate data manually.
Conclusion
The profile upgrade and downgrade feature allows precise control over server resources with immediate pricing visibility and minimal downtime. It enables efficient scaling of infrastructure based on workload requirements without redeploying the server.
