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How much memory do i need ?
Hi everyone 
I need a cheap vps to run 7+ websites with traffic (300-400 v/day total) . I thought about coding the websites in php , so i will not use mysql , to save memory . So i'll install lighttpd , php , and ftp just to control everything by a software like filezilla or something else . Which is the lightest way to do all this stuff ? What's the minimun of RAM i need ? Thanks
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Minstall on a 256mb VPS should be plenty
, should even run on 128mb 
It should probably run on a 128mb, although it might just be worth your while to get a 256 in case you need a little more memory later. (I know I always end up needing it)
512mb should be fine, it will run on less, but half a gig isn't very expensive, and should suit your needs to fine. I would recommend finding a host who makes it easy to do upgrades, as it's essential to be able to scale rapidly with a website.
Edit: Coding in "PHP" would actually be a reason to use MySQL, wouldn't it?
i think 128 will be enough, just install nginx+php5-fpm
you don't need to install ftp, if you want to upload file with filezilla, just use sftp which is already OpenSSH feature
SFTP FTW
@Simplenode Edward you proved you're there, get on Skype man, I have money for you.
err... what? PM please.
if i wanna run multiple site i have to setup own nameserver on my vps right? bind9 + apache + php + mysql + ?? is this enough for 256mb?
I don't think you have to, just use some 3rd part DNS service to make A records could work.
For the OP, if you use nginx (maybe also lighttpd, I don't have much experience with it), 256mb could be more than you need. But, as @RobertJFClarke said, 512mb would likely to be a better choice, as you'll always need more memory in the future. And I think 512mb could be just fine if you use apache httpd, too.
128 is enough. 256 for extra room if you just want to make sure.
don't use apache, install nginx+php5-fpm+mysql and use shell only, 256MB will be enough
then use 3rd party DNS service such as cloudflare.
just my opinion
yes. panel are waste of resource if tight on budget and you are the only user. SCP/FTP clients are user friendly gui anyways
I'd go with this too. Maybe not the CloudFlare, but 256MB + nginx is plenty.
I am using an 256 MB Ram VPN to host my wordpress blog, a file based wiki and a rails application. Lighttpd + PHP + MySQL + Rails + VPN + Proxy.
256 MB is enough.