Re: Does the OS version affect performance numbers?

Alex Rousskov <rousskov-sr3e/[email protected]> Thu, 20 May 1999 21:36:19 -0600 (MDT)

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On Thu, 20 May 1999, Chris Singer wrote:

> I wanted to simulate the bake-off as closely as possible as a means of
> verifying my test setup, so I'll use FreeBSD 2.2.8 if it will affect the
> performs of the test.  Thanks you. I was wondering if using FreeBSD 3.0
> would affect the performance numbers I get? Thanks in advance.

It might affect Polygraph performance, meaning that poly-clients and
poly-servers might be able to simulate higher loads. I would be
surprised if newer OS version will noticeably affect proxy performance. I
would also go with FreeBSD 3.1 rather than 3.0.

Alex.