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SQL Server on Linux: Scatter/Gather == Vectored I/O

SQL Server According to Bob

Scatter/gather capabilities allow more efficient memory to disk transfers reducing redundant memory copies, sorting and other activities applications may require to gain improved I/O performance. On Linux the total number of buffers that can be read or written, in a single ABI request, is capped at 2048.

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Tune Linux Kernel Parameters For PostgreSQL Optimization

Percona

For optimum performance, a PostgreSQL database depends on the operating system parameters being defined correctly. Poorly configured OS kernel parameters can cause degradation in database server performance. PostgreSQL uses System V (SysV) that requires SHMMAX setting. This results in improved performance.

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What are the best multi-browser testing tools?

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To ensure the features run uniformly across various browsers and OS versions that our users have, we should perform multi-browser testing. Plus, there are multiple versions of operating systems and screen resolutions that our users browse content on. . with Safari at 8.87%. Picture Credit: Kinsta. Picture Credit: EndTest.

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SQL Server I/O Basics Chapter #2

SQL Server According to Bob

Subsystem / Path The ​​ I/O subsystem or path ​​ includes ​​ those ​​ components ​​ that are ​​ used to support an I/O operation.

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