The Sco Performance Tuning Handbook/Book and Disk [Paperback]

Gina Miscovich (Author), David Simons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1994

This tutorial explains how to configure software and hardware resources to obtain optimal performance on a SCO system. Using technical descriptions, examples, case studies and quick reference tools, it describes exactly what affects the performance of a computer system and how hardware and software resources are used in the completion of specific operations. The text also makes clear what must be balanced in order to achieve optimal performance, how the balance is achieved and how the inevitable trade-offs are made.

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A tutorial/reference for both novice and experienced system administrators alike, this volume explains how to configure software and hardware resources to obtain optimal performance on an SCO system. Using technical descriptions, examples, case studies, and quick reference tools, it explains exactly what affects the performance of a computer system; how hardware and software resources are used in the completion of specific common operations (applications); how successful tuning involves balancing between contrasting needs; what must be balanced in order to achieve optimal performance in a given situation; how the balance point is achieved; and how the inevitable trade-offs are made. KEY TOPICS: Outlines a step-by-step method for collecting data about a system and its resources; explains some of the technical background behind the method; and describes the resources used by the common operations for each of the SCO platforms (SCO UNIX, SCO MPX, Open Desktop, Simple Networking, and Client/Server). Uses diagrams, tables, and charts to amplify text descriptions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; Pap/Dis edition (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131026909
• ISBN-13: 978-0131026902
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,053,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those using SCO 3.2.v4.2, November 1, 2001

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Anthony Byrnes (Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sco Performance Tuning Handbook/Book and Disk (Paperback)

I have had this book for a number of years now.
For anyone managing a large Unix installation of SCO Unix servers
this is a great book. Well written, by technical people, for
technical people.

It is unfortunately not relevant to anyone who DOES NOT have
SCO Unix 3.2.v4.2 ( You could use it as a general guide on
Unix performance tuning and lose the specifics of the kernel
parameters I suppose ).

I have a large ( 50 SCO Unix servers ) site and this book has been invaluable.

I just wish they would do a book on Unixware 7.11 or Open Unix 8
to this depth.