> I'm definitely not an expert on how mysql utilizes system memory, but on > 32-bit Linux systems, isn't the max amount of memory a single process can > use 2 GB?
There are (fairly standard) patches to the kernel to remove that limit. And there are known issues with mysql on 32 bit linux and using more than 2 gigs of ram. But Mathew also didn't say they'd gone and installed 32-bit Linux (which can't properly take advantage of their hardware) instead of a proper 64-bit linux distribution. There are certainly plenty of issues one should be aware of here. Then again, if everyone was fully up to speed on all these issues, I might be out a job ;) Best, Jesse _______________________________________________ http://lists.bestpractical.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/rt-users Community help: http://wiki.bestpractical.com Commercial support: [email protected] Discover RT's hidden secrets with RT Essentials from O'Reilly Media. Buy a copy at http://rtbook.bestpractical.com
