On 13 Jul 2007 12:28:47 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Thompson, Steve) wrote: >Seriously, in an effort to compare processor power, IF one were to take >a COBOL program that would process 1000 records from a data base and >produce a report (let's say a payroll check register), which system >would process this in the least amount of elapsed time? > >I ask this question in this fashion, because I know that Fujitsu has a >COBOL compiler that produces code that runs under Windows (I know, >because I have used it to do "batch" reporting at one time). I >understand that a similar compiler is available for other of the >platforms. > >So, if we run the data base and applications system on a self-contained >system, which one will run with the lowest wall time? > >This is the kind of benchmark that needs to be done. It, in my opinion, >is the only way to get close to a valid comparison.
It all depends on what you are wanting to benchmark. If you have a PC used for one person at a time, running one program quickly is a reasonable goal. If you have a database server that is used by a thousand concurrent users, then how fast it runs that batch program is probably not the primary goal. A Supercomputer that is calculating one intensively difficult task - without having to worry much about interfacing or bandwidth should have a different benchmark. I want to benchmark my tools too. I want a good benchmark to decide whether to use a hammer or a saw in my next construction project - or to decide whether to buy a truck or a bicycle for my next vehicle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
