1. Same instructions get sent to the kernel regardless of whether it has 1 quad core or 4 separate cpu's. So comparatively speaking they are the same as far as things in userland are concerned. 2. As many as the kernel divvies up to each of the cores. Each core is only able to handle one thread at a time, so context switching is used to simultaneously handle multiple threads on a single core/processor.
Note: Remedy does not run on Solaris x86. Axton Grams The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action expressed in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC Software, Inc. My voluntary participation in this forum is not intended to convey a role as a spokesperson, liaison or public relations representative for BMC Software, Inc. On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Francois Seegers < [email protected]> wrote: > ** > > Hi All, > > > > 1. Does anyone know if Remedy 7.x make use of the 4 cores of a > Solaris server with 1 quad core processor? > > 2. Also how many threads get consumed per core? > > > > Regards > > Francois > __Platinum Sponsor: RMI Solutions ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" > html___ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: RMI Solutions ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"

