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Performance gains for postgres on Linux with hugepages

n0derunner

I use the “built in” benchmark pgbench to run a simple set of queries. Then reboot the kernel I used these excellent resources How to modify the kernel command line How to enable hugepages and this great video on Linux virtual memory. For this experiment I am using Postgres v11 on Linux 3.10

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Have You Tested Your App Performance & Capacity Recently?

Apica

When more and more video content is streaming directly into the consumer’s hands, how will your streaming services ensure the performance of those services, and at what level will you ensure high service levels? Load and stress-testing benchmark goals for the backend technological components.

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Measuring The Performance Of Typefaces For Users (Part 1)

Smashing Magazine

And today, we still have type in a digital context, but it travels through cables, wirelessly on smartphones, and in virtual reality glasses in 3D. Stay tuned! Later on, in the 1980s, type started to be used in a digital context in computers. There are many different classifications of typefaces. Further Reading on Smashing Magazine.