Using a faster machine

 

This technique applies to the dispatchers or edge servers, the Web presentation server, the Web application server, the directory and security servers, the existing transaction and data servers, the network, and the Internet firewall.

The goal is to increase the ability to do more work in a unit of time by processing tasks more rapidly. Upgrading the hardware or software will result in a faster machine. However, one of the issues is that software capabilities can limit the hardware exploitation and vice versa. Another issue is that due to hardware or software changes, changes may be needed to existing system management policies.

Before replacing a machine, try to tune it. Unix operating systems are quite good tunable, Windows and Linux are less tunable.

For AIX tuning, refer to Database Performance Tuning on AIX, SG24-5511 or IBM Certification Study Guide - AIX 5L Performance and System Tuning, SG24-6184.

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