On 12 September 2011 17:52, Ann Harrison <aharrison@...> wrote:

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> On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Nick Upson <nu@...> wrote:
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> > Hi,
> >
> > I recall that changing the priority level of the database client or
> > server(fb_inet_server) process is not a good idea but I can't find the
> > explaination as to why its bad, can someone point me in the right
> > direction?
> > I'm using 2.1.4 on Centos
> >
>
> I can't give you a reference, but the logic is that raising the level of a
> client will cause it to block other clients (and possibly the server). If a
> high-priority client needs a lock that's held by a low-priority client,
> everything slows down. Similarly, raising the priority of the server makes
> it harder for clients to get their work done and release their locks.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Ann
>
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Hi,

Sorry I wasn't clear, it is being suggested that lowering the priority of
the fb_inet_server process associated with the backup (gbak) will allow the
other instances to run better.
I recall that adjusting the server process priorities is a bad idea (TM) but
I forget (and can't find) why

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Nick Upson


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