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Re:RFC 1178: Choosing a name for your computer (1990) by oarsinsync on Sunday February 07, 2021 @03:24PM (#26057891)
> 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 (#26060598)
> 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.