Does SOLR use up alot of memory on a server?

Question

I have NO EXPERIENCE with SOLR.

Does SOLR use more memory than say MySql on a server?

I am about to purchase a VPS-package, but they come in different sizes as you can imagine...

I contacted the providers today by email, and told them that I was planning on using SOLR which requires java installed.

Their response was that it would work fine, but that I should go with a more expensive VPS package than I was firstly about to order, because "java applets require alot of memory".

Here are the two packages they provide, and I was about to order the standard package:

STANDARD Package: - Processor cores: 1 - RAM mem: 512 MB - Guaranteed RAM: 256 MB - Disk System: RAID5/50 - Price: 20$ / Month

GOLD Package: - Processor cores: 8 - RAM mem: 2048 MB - Guaranteed RAM: 1024 MB - Disksystem: RAID10 - Price: 50$ / Month

I have about 25thousand records in a mysql table which each has about 10 fields. Then the site is PHP based. No heavy stuff at all actually!

I have never had any VPS before, so any guidance is appreciated! Thanks Which should I order do you think?

If you need more info just please let me know!

Thanks alot

Answer 1

With absolutely no experience using SOLR, my natural reaction is to be safe than sorry, therefore personally I would go with the GOLD Package. Although it is another $30/month, it has more RAM and processor cores which can come in handy for later down the line.

I know this answer could have been more helpful if I had any experience with VPS or SOLR, but I thought I would voice my opinion. I hope this helps, good luck.