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Memory allocation... ram.. virtual.. etc..

  • 1.  Memory allocation... ram.. virtual.. etc..

    Posted Thu November 30, 2006 06:54 PM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    Hi all, what command do I use to check the above on AIX? And what commands change the settings / re-allocate to areas... and what would the "areas" be... sorry, new to this.

    Many thanks
    Steve


  • 2.  Re: Memory allocation... ram.. virtual.. etc..

    Posted Thu November 30, 2006 08:21 PM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    Hi Steve

    vmstat
    shows cpu's and ram

    lsps -a
    shows the paging devices

    topas
    shows what the box is doing at the moment.

    Read lots on how AIX deals with memory before you start tuning it.

    http://www-941.ibm.com/collaboration/wiki/display/WikiPtype/Systems+Management
    Is a good place to start for a crash course in AIX.

    Cheers...Steve


  • 3.  Re: Memory allocation... ram.. virtual.. etc..

    Posted Mon December 04, 2006 03:41 AM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    Thanks Steve, I'll be sure to check it out.


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