On Sat, 24 Nov 2001 at 21:12, Migs Paraz wrote: > yes. firewall boxes must have no other services. keep it simple.
I got a small bit of information that I'd like to clarify on the list. Will kernel preemption (ie: RML's kernel-preempt patch) significantly and positively affect the performance of Linux boxes that handle firewall/NAT/router roles? I was initially under the impression that kernel preemption was only good for traditionally desktop roles like playing MP3s or "feeling" the responsiveness even in high loads. However this guy I was talking (via email, actually) with was saying that with routers, you're not just concerned with kernel throughput. Instead you want to be sure that the kernel will continue to respond to all requests even if it's under high loads. And then perhaps this also applies to multi-function servers? As they're enmeshed in an even wider variety tasks that must not all be held at bay because of one hogging process. Comments? :) --> Jijo -- Federico Sevilla III :: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Network Administrator :: The Leather Collection, Inc. GnuPG Key: <http://jijo.leathercollection.ph/jijo.gpg> _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
