I know this is a generalized question where the answer is shaped by a basketful of variables, but I need to start somewhere. I have a Filer 740 that I am using to store files for a Win2000 web server.
Pages served up by this combination of hardware are noticeably slower(5 to 10 seconds versus 1 second) than storing the web content on the local drive of the web server. This may not seem like much of a slowdown, but people notice these things and it is a big issue.
So, what are some of the things that cause performance hits in a CIFS environment. Any suggestions, war stories, magic potions, or good old fashioned know-how is greatly appreciated.
Mike Hopkins Broad Daylight, Inc.
On Mon, 7 Aug 2000, Mike Hopkins wrote:
I know this is a generalized question where the answer is shaped by a basketful of variables, but I need to start somewhere. I have a Filer 740 that I am using to store files for a Win2000 web server.
Pages served up by this combination of hardware are noticeably slower(5 to 10 seconds versus 1 second) than storing the web content on the local drive of the web server. This may not seem like much of a slowdown, but people notice these things and it is a big issue.
We have never been able to meet or exceed the speed of local disk for some things, but a factor of 5-10 is "right out."
On Mon, 7 Aug 2000, Eyal Traitel wrote:
- To the point - check your filer OnTAP version - there were many CIFS changes lately as I know - maybe performance also...
In the NetApp 202 class, there was a mention of a certain firmware bump that increased some CIFS operations by 300%. You might want to be sure you are current with that, too.
Until next time...
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