Benchmarking Conclusions

This section provides illustrations of benchmarking conclusions based on tests performed:

 

Solaris Platform Summary - Linear Scalability

The following conclusions were reached based on linear scalability (increasing the number of processors on the same box).

Figure A-1 Light-weight (MedRec) Using HTTPS

Light-weight (MedRec) Using HTTPS

  • The throughput of a two-processor configuration is 1.79 times that of a one-processor configuration.
  • The throughput of a four-processor configuration is 1.80 times that of a two-processor configuration.
  • The throughput of an eight-processor configuration is 1.52 times that of a four-processor configuration.

 

Solaris Platform Summary - Horizontal Scalability

The following conclusions were reached based on horizontal scalability (increasing the number of boxes, using a clustered configuration).

Figure A-2 Light-weight (MedRec) Using Clustered Configuration

Light-weight (MedRec) Using Clustered Configuration


The throughput of a one-node to four-node cluster shows linear scalability.

 

Windows Platform Summary - Horizontal Scalability

The following conclusions were reached based on horizontal scalability (increasing the number of boxes, using a clustered configuration).

Figure A-3 Light-weight (MedRec) Using Clustered Configuration

Light-weight (MedRec) Using Clustered Configuration

  • The throughput of a two-node configuration is 1.85 times that of a one-node cluster.
  • The throughput of a three-node configuration is 2.82 times that of a one-node cluster.
  • The throughput of a four-node configuration is 3.72 times that of a one-node cluster.

    Figure A-4 Heavy-weight (MedRec) Using HTTPS

    Heavy-weight (MedRec) Using HTTPS

  • HTTPS test on 4X400 Mhz Solaris configuration gives 60% performance of HTTPS test.
  • HTTPS test on 4X750 Mhz Solaris configuration gives 58% performance of HTTPS test.
  • HTTPS test on 4X700 Mhz Windows 2000 configuration gives 49% performance of HTTPS test

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