AIX Performance Tuning Guide

by Frank Waters

The operating system for IBM's RISC System/6000 contains many features to improve performance. AIX Performance Tuning describes the ways in which these features can and should be used, as well as some of the tradeoffs and potential pitfalls. Key topics covered include basic concepts of performance measurement and tuning; why small changes can make big differences in performance; how to design and implement systems and programs for best performance; how to analyze and tune existing systems and programs for maximum CPU, memory, disk, and communications performance; and how to interrogate, set, and tune all of the major AIX performance parameters.

336 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 1995

About the author

Frank Waters was an American novelist, essayist, and cultural historian best known for his profound explorations of the American Southwest and Native American spirituality. Deeply influenced by his Cheyenne heritage and early experiences on the Navajo Reservation, Waters wove themes of indigenous identity, mysticism, and the clash between tradition and modernity into much of his work. His celebrated novel The Man Who Killed the Deer (1942) is considered a cornerstone of Southwestern literature, offering a powerful portrayal of a Pueblo man’s internal struggle with cultural dislocation. Over the decades, Waters produced an impressive body of work, including both fiction and non-fiction, such as Book of the Hopi, Mexico Mystique, and The Colorado, which blended mythology, history, and esoteric thought. A strong advocate for the arts, he held various editorial and academic positions and was honored with several awards. His legacy lives on through the Frank Waters Foundation, which supports writers and artists in the spirit of his creative vision.

Reviews

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unfortunately, it's woefully obsolete now.