On Thursday 24 January 2002 08:39 am, Paul Kraus wrote: > Ok now this is confusing. > > 4.1.3.1. The most simple > Is where you have just two partitions: one for the swap space, the other > for the files1. > Tip: The rule of thumb for the swap partition size is to choose double > of the size of your RAM memory. However for > large memory configurations (>512 MB), this rule is not valid, and > smaller sizes are preferred. > > > Says to double your ram to create your swap file then it contradicts > itself. Can someone explain exactly how this should be done and maybe > some theory behind it? I don't just like knowing how I like to now why. > Thanks. > > Paul Kraus > Network Administrator > PEL Supply Company > (216) 267-5775 Voice > (216) 267-6176 Fax > www.pelsupply.com
Paul: Civileme posted an explanation about swap sizing last month. It should be at the newbie archives under the heading, "Preemptive strike #4 SWAP". My reading is that the guidelines for sizing the swap partition depend upon which kernel you are using: 2.0 - limited to 127 MB maximum 2.2 - twice RAM up to 250 MB, then equal or smaller 2.4 - "all you can spare" His posting also includes a reference to an IBM whitepaper in case you want to dig deeper. HTH -- cmg
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