Re: Large database on Mac OS X Server
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interpreted = N
texte = Thanks for your reply Parker. I will probably go for another 128MB of RAM too.> Very first thing I would do is update to iTools 5.0010. I know that Tenon made > a _lot_of changes to WebCatalog so that may help. More RAM would also probably > be _very_ helpful because WebCat caches it's databases in RAM and 128MB just > doesn't go as far there days. ;)We will upgrade to iTools 5.0010 first and then see if that helps.> Are you running a little MacOS X Server utility called UPspeed? This will give > you a quick visual indication of CPU/Swap/Memory usage during this slow time > to see if indeed you're running of memory (well swapping anyway), smacking the > CPU etc. UPspeed is a ..pkg available from: > > http://softrak.stepwise.com/Apps/WebObjects/Softrak.woa/1/wa/displayPackage?pa > ckage=65&os=10Thanks for the tip. I will try it!> Also, are you running AppleShare or QuickTimeStreaming Server on the same > machine? If not double check your /etc/startup/1600_AppleShare says > AFPSERVER=-NO- and under the Apple Menu in Server > Administration:QuickTimeStreamingAdmin that QTSS is off. > AFP/QTSS in your case would suck a full 64MB for buffers if they are on. > Blech!We do have the QuickTimeStreaming Server on but aren't using it at the moment. So I will turn that off and see if it helps.> One last thing to try is in a terminal window (this will lower memory buffers > manually, > use at your own risk): > > New WorldROM (BW G3s): nvram boot-args='srv=1,nbuf=4096' (for 32MB of buffers) > Old WorldROM (Beige G3s): nvram boot-command='srv=1,nbuf=4096'I don't know if I am brave enough to try this, but thanks anyway :) > This may help or just plop another 128 chip in there. ;)I will add 128 more, it can't hurt. Thanks again, Karim Ardalan MIS, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to
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Thanks for your reply Parker. I will probably go for another 128MB of RAM too.> Very first thing I would do is update to iTools 5.0010. I know that Tenon made > a _lot_of changes to WebCatalog so that may help. More RAM would also probably > be _very_ helpful because WebCat caches it's databases in RAM and 128MB just > doesn't go as far there days. ;)We will upgrade to iTools 5.0010 first and then see if that helps.> Are you running a little MacOS X Server utility called UPspeed? This will give > you a quick visual indication of CPU/Swap/Memory usage during this slow time > to see if indeed you're running of memory (well swapping anyway), smacking the > CPU etc. UPspeed is a ..pkg available from: > > http://softrak.stepwise.com/Apps/WebObjects/Softrak.woa/1/wa/displayPackage?pa > ckage=65&os=10Thanks for the tip. I will try it!> Also, are you running AppleShare or QuickTimeStreaming Server on the same > machine? If not double check your /etc/startup/1600_AppleShare says > AFPSERVER=-NO- and under the Apple Menu in Server > Administration:QuickTimeStreamingAdmin that QTSS is off. > AFP/QTSS in your case would suck a full 64MB for buffers if they are on. > Blech!We do have the QuickTimeStreaming Server on but aren't using it at the moment. So I will turn that off and see if it helps.> One last thing to try is in a terminal window (this will lower memory buffers > manually, > use at your own risk): > > New WorldROM (BW G3s): nvram boot-args='srv=1,nbuf=4096' (for 32MB of buffers) > Old WorldROM (Beige G3s): nvram boot-command='srv=1,nbuf=4096'I don't know if I am brave enough to try this, but thanks anyway :) > This may help or just plop another 128 chip in there. ;)I will add 128 more, it can't hurt. Thanks again, Karim Ardalan MIS, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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