Re: Number of CPU's

You don't mention which OS/Box/Version/current configuration. You need to look at the stats for the box, in particular the cpu stats both within the OS (I'm assuming Unix) and the engine (assuming Online). From this you'll be able to tell if the box is CPU bound. If it's not CPU bound then why get more processors? Justification - if its CPU bound then it will help, if it's memory or disk bound then it won't help alot. Paul Watson WF Software Ltd Tel: +44 1436 674729 Fax: +44 1436 678729 www.wfsoftware.com/informix # If you broke it, hide the evidence >>> <agrantha@my-deja.com> 09/02/99 02:29PM >>> I need to justify the purchase of a 4 CPU database server over a 2 CPU database server. This server will be used for about 100 concurrent users and the databases on it will be extensively DSS databases. Any good justifications ? Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what you don't. ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com **********************************************************************