On 12 September 2011 17:52, Ann Harrison <[email protected]> wrote:
> ** > > > On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Nick Upson <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I recall that changing the priority level of the database client or > > server(fb_inet_server) process is not a good idea but I can't find the > > explaination as to why its bad, can someone point me in the right > > direction? > > I'm using 2.1.4 on Centos > > > > I can't give you a reference, but the logic is that raising the level of a > client will cause it to block other clients (and possibly the server). If a > high-priority client needs a lock that's held by a low-priority client, > everything slows down. Similarly, raising the priority of the server makes > it harder for clients to get their work done and release their locks. > > Good luck, > > Ann > > __ > Hi, Sorry I wasn't clear, it is being suggested that lowering the priority of the fb_inet_server process associated with the backup (gbak) will allow the other instances to run better. I recall that adjusting the server process priorities is a bad idea (TM) but I forget (and can't find) why -- Nick Upson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
