Re: MySQL on an SMP system - exploiting it

From: Luuk <luuk_at_invalid.lan>
Date: Sun, 21 May 2017 15:25:27 +0200
Message-ID: <59219546$0$821$e4fe514c_at_news.xs4all.nl>


[Quoted] [Quoted] On 20-05-17 20:33, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> On 20/05/17 14:29, bit-naughty_at_hotmail.com wrote:

>> If I have a server with say, 2 CPUs on it, how do I get MySQL to use 
>> both CPUs to speed up its processing? If my db search takes 2 secs, 
>> and I double the chip capacity (say get another of the same Ghz), will 
>> the search now be done in 1 sec? How do I do that?

>
> you install as much RAM as your system will take and use an SSD
>
> in may case most big mysql searches are limited by disk access. Ram to
> cache it and a faster disk makes a massive difference
>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>

>
>

Question:
> how do I get MySQL to use both CPUs to speed up its processing

[Quoted] Answer (from the Natural Philosopher):
> you install as much RAM as your system will take and use an SSD

[Quoted] [Quoted] So, installing more RAM and an SSD wil make MySQL use both processors?

Thanks,

;) Received on Sun May 21 2017 - 15:25:27 CEST

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