Re: > Re: > > Does anyone have a current rule of thumb for configuring > > memory? And I > don't mean a rule devised by a purveyor of memory ;>) > > I used to say 64 MB + 2 MB per user. > > Now, I think I'd say 128 MB + 4 MB per user. > > Stan Sieler No disagreement with Stan's recommendation; just note that with 128MB SIMMs for 9X9 boxes going for under $200 each from reputable third-party vendors last time we ordered (even for *HP* SIMMs), if you are starting with 128MB on a 9X9 you should be able to go up to 1GB for right around $1000 or so. We're running 1792 MB on our 959-400, and for normal steady-state operations (i.e.: Nobody launches a big new query) we have almost no disc I/O.... :-) SIDEBAR: In addition to Stan's above "128 MB + 4 MB / user", I've seen a few recommendations to add x MB per processor for every processor > 1.. I'm not technically qualified to speak authoritatively on that, but all else being equal it does seem logical to add some additional memory if you add processors; even if nothing else changes.... SUMMARY: I've seen a couple "recommendations" from memory vendors that are pretty clearly overkill. But unless you are strapped for cash my "seat of the pants" guess is that even for small-medium production systems 1GB of memory is probably not out of line.... although clearly many systems run fine with less than that.... Ken Sletten