Increasing performance

Increasing performance


Author: ergowolf
Email: ergowolf@mindspring.com
Web Page: http://www.mindspring.com/~ergowolf/unix.html

System Architecture: All/General
RedHat Release: RHL 5.1 (Manhattan)
FAQ Category: Tips and Tricks
Modification Date: Oct 28, 1998

Question:

How do I increase performance on my Redhat box?

Answer:

1.) get all the updated patches
2.) For Xwindows use a window manager like fvwm or window maker
3.) stop any unnecessary services from booting
4.) I add /sbin/hdparm -c3 -m /dev/hda to my rc.local
                              

References:

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