Performance Toolkit *is* FCON with added function. Romney
On Thu, 12 Jun 2003 16:46:22 -0400 David Boyes said: >> Has anyone running Linux under VM attempted to compare or evaluate the >> differences between the Velocity Software's ESALPS and IBM's VMRTM/VMPRF? > >RTM and PRF are going away, replaced by the Performance Toolkit (aka >FCON/ESA). > >> What were your conclusions as far as function and value? > >ESALPS has far more features (in general, it's probably the most >comprehensive VM-hosted monitor and performance tool), but like most >powerful tools, the learning curve to master it is fairly steep. >Fortunately, Barton is usually available to help you through that part. > >FCON is probably easier to learn and use (and I find the interface a little >more intuitive), but it doesn't do quite as much. > >Performance Toolkit is probably cheaper, but it's like any tool -- you get >what you pay for. > >-- db
