Re: Configuring the OS

> Hi, Guys.
>
> One of our proxy caches (running 1.1.18) is running on a PPro 200 (too
> much processor power, I know) with 128MB RAM and 9GB harddisk (SCSI-UW).
> Question: Do we need to tweak the OS to support Squid on this platform?
> (ie. max # file handles, max sockets, etc.)? If so, where can I find
> information I need to configure it?
>
Have a look at the Linux section in the Squid FAQ.

http://squid.nlanr.net/Squid/FAQ/FAQ.html

I'd recommend applying the 3k FD patch and using noatime on the cache
disk.

tom@interact.net.au
Received on Thu Dec 11 1997 - 02:57:28 MST