If you ever develop an embedded system in a corporate environment, someone will probably tell you that you can only use 80% of the CPU or some other made-up number. The theory is that you will need ...

How do I go about troubleshooting and resolving really high CPU utilization on my RAID5 array?<BR><BR>It's an older LSI controller, LSI MegaRaid 150-6, that's driving a 4 disk array. The CPU ...

The key metric used in data processing management is system utilization - and that same metric has been adopted to push the idea that consolidation through virtualization makes sense. The key factor ...

Choosing the right interconnect for high-performance compute and storage platforms is critical for achieving the highest possible system performance and overall return on investment. Over time, ...

A senior Netflix software engineer says one of the most fundamental performance measurement tools we all use when evaluating a system may be completely incorrect. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

If you ever develop an embedded system in a corporate environment, someone will probably tell you that you can only use 80% of the CPU or some other made-up number. The theory is that you will need ...

A CPU that's utilized at an average of 50% is probably ideal, but higher spikes can be tolerated. Support questions seem to run in cycles, and NetWare support questions are no different. One that ...

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The highly anticipated expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 is just around the corner, and with the release of Phantom Liberty, many gamers might need to start thinking of upgrading their PCs. Now, CD Projekt ...

Is your chip fast enough? Is it too fast? Systems engineers might be paying for more chip than they need, or they may be dangerously close to over-taxing their current processor. Take the guesswork ...