Re: [gentoo-server] Resources for Kernel Parameter Tuning

[Richard Broersma Jr]

> On 8/7/06, Richard Broersma Jr <rabroersma@×××××.com> wrote:
> > I am pretty much a beginner at resource tuning.  In fact, after googling for sources
> > that describe how to tune kernel parameters, the postgresql documents remains
> > the best documents I've found so far.
> > http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.1/interactive/kernel-resources.html
> >
> > I would be interested if anyone else on the list knows of any resources or books
> > that have an in depth discussion on *generalized* methods or strategies to tune
> > kernel parameters to maximized usage of system resources and at the same time'
> > allow for harmonious sharing between various programs/services.  Hopefully there
> > is something that describes how to configure a server's parameters beyond simple
> > "rules of thumb."
>
> My main resources for kernel tuning are google, common sense, and the
> motherboard engineering manual/users guide, in reverse order.

Thanks for the reply.

I hadn't considered the Motherboard manual.  Unfortunatly, my common sense in regard to kernel
parameters is still under training.  I also agree that google is a good resource.

Regards,

Richard Broersma Jr.
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