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jasm580
Senior Cruncher USA Joined: Dec 20, 2007 Post Count: 157 Status: Offline Project Badges: 
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Can 2 clients run on a multi core Linux maching?
----------------------------------------What I am trying to do is have some cores idle when it is in use and other run all the time -Jasm
-Jasm
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uplinger
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Umm...So, if i'm understanding you right....you want it to run 100% when the computer is idle but only at 50% when the computer is in use by a user?
If so, the only supported option available is to set all processes to idle when the computer is in use. but then fire back up to 100% after 3 minutes or whatever you change the settings to. Now, I have not tested running two agents on the same machine, but since they use the same port for the manager to talk with i would have to recommend against it. This would mean you're now going to be changing the ports used for the rpc commands. also monitoring multiple folders...possible issues with host ids...basically you're going into uncharted waters. -Uplinger |
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jasm580, from a BOINC performance viewpoint, memory is more important than CPU. So, instead of trying to change the core usage, why not try adjusting BOINC's memory preferences?
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jasm580
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why not try adjusting BOINC's memory preferences? What did you have in mind? .... Ok I see, If you set the memory allowed very low when in use it will idle some of the processors. That is great, thanks -Jasm
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Reduce the "Use at most X% of memory" settings such that there is ample space in physical memory for the normal processes you (or your users) have running.
You mentioned the idle/in use thing. If you don't mind potentially major paging (and a big performance hit) when a user returns, then set the memory when idle to 100%. Otherwise, keep both settings the same. Different projects have different memory footprints. If performance is a real concern for you, pick the low memory projects. |
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jasm580
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How does the client know when the system is "in use" on a Linux box? It seems to see some logins but not others.
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A good question. I think it will only see local activity.
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jasm580
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Ok that is intresting. It only sees the first user that is logged in. After that user is logged out it only sees the next user that is logged in. These are remote users. No one logs in at the console so I don't know if how that fits into this picture.
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