Re:RFC 1178: Choosing a name for your computer (1990)
by oarsinsync on Sunday February 07, 2021 @03:24PM
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> Yes, baremetal, the only way to guarantee performance!
Single function bare metal, that is. At which point, the boring functional naming scheme re-applies easily.
If you're running multiple different functions on a single box, how are you guaranteeing any performance for any single function? How does that differ from using a hypervisor with similar limiting features?
Re:RFC 1178: Choosing a name for your computer (1990)
by 1996 on Sunday February 07, 2021 @10:57PM
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> How does that differ from using a hypervisor with similar limiting features?
Depends on what you think is the most costly: kernel control of processes, or hypervisor control of kernels controlling processes.
Based on my experience, no hypervisor is worth the trouble if you have the budget for dedicated servers.
> If you're running multiple different functions on a single box
The thing is, you don't do that unless you must.
Uh, my servers with at least 256G of RAM and a raid60 of more drives than you have virtual machines can't easily be moved around.
> If you are dealing with assets in a physical environment then obviously the above doesn't apply.
Yes, baremetal, the only way to guarantee performance!