From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L@;VM.MARIST.EDU]On Behalf Of Koen Willems > Can anybody give me an performance figure on restores speeds of a w2k > user directory with lots of small files on a Gigabit ethernet work. > I am tunnin resores and want to know wich performance is to be > expected on gigabit... > W2k + LTO + GB
As with any performance question, it entirely depends upon the file and network environment. There are so many variables that asking a generic "how fast should it be?" is rather a pointless pursuit. Instead, follow good practices all around. Tune your server OS to optimum file I/O, clear your network of bottlenecks with best practice standards, and schedule TSM activities to even out the load as much as possible. If you're buying a new server for TSM, buy one with decent memory and CPU resources. If you don't do these things (or don't know how), no amount of fiddling with TSM is going to give you quality throughput speeds. The #1 reason (in my experience) for poor throughput in TSM is bad and/or poorly maintained networks. -- Mark Stapleton ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Certified TSM consultant Certified AIX system engineer MCSE
