The Morning Paper

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Perhaps the most interesting lesson/reminder is this: it takes a lot of effort to tune a Linux kernel. Google’s data center kernel is carefully performance tuned for their workloads. A micro-benchmark suite, LEBench was then built around tee system calls responsible for most of the time spent in the kernel. Headline results.

Performance 108

Performance Benchmarking Tuning Hardware 108

Adrian Cockcroft

JUNE 21, 2022

I also learned a lot about how to work directly with customers, when to shut up and let the sales guy drive the conversation, and generally how technology sales works. Another big jump, but now it was my job to run benchmarks in the lab, and write white papers that explained the new products to the world, as they were launched.

Tuning 52

Tuning Benchmarking Engineering C++ 52

Percona

JANUARY 19, 2023

While the technologies have evolved and matured enough, there are still some people thinking that MySQL is only for small projects or that it can’t perform well with large tables. With hardware being more powerful and cheaper, and the technology evolving, now it is easier than ever to manage large tables in MySQL.

Open Source 90

Open Source Storage Database Big Data 90

Dynatrace

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Limits of a lift-and-shift approach A traditional lift-and-shift approach, where teams migrate a monolithic application directly onto hardware hosted in the cloud, may seem like the logical first step toward application transformation. However, there can be drawbacks to using too many different languages and technologies.

Architecture 228

Architecture Artificial Intelligence Cloud Open Source 228

SQL Server According to Bob

JANUARY 11, 2020

Example 1: ​​ Hardware failure (CPU board) Battery backup on the caching controller maintained the data. Important Always consult with your hardware manufacturer for proper stable media strategies. For specific information on I/O tuning and balancing, you will find more details in the following document.

Servers 40

Servers Cache Media Hardware 40

Scalegrid

JULY 13, 2020

Compare ease of use across compatibility, extensions, tuning, operating systems, languages and support providers. You can compare all of their license costs in their Oracle Technology Global Price List. Oracle support for hardware and software packages is typically available at 22% of their licensing fees. Compare Ease of Use.

Open Source 244

Open Source Tuning C++ Database 244

SQL Server According to Bob

JANUARY 11, 2020

​​ The larger sector sizes involve newer technology and require API changes at the operating system level. ​​ Extended Data: ​​ “incorrect checksum (expected:​​ ## ; actual:​​ ## )” Contact your hardware manufacture for assistance.

Servers 40

Servers Cache Database Media 40