Computer Performance Optimization: Systems - Applications - Processes

Description

Computing power performance was important at times when hardware was still expensive, because hardware had to be put to the best use. Later on this criterion was no longer critical, since hardware had become inexpensive. Meanwhile, however, people have realized that performance again plays a significant role, because of the major drain on system resources involved in developing complex applications. This book distinguishes between three levels of performance optimization: the system level, application level and business processes level. On each, optimizations can be achieved and cost-cutting potentials can be identified. The book presents the relevant theoretical background and measuring methods as well as proposed solutions. An evaluation of network monitors and checklists rounds out the work. Front Matter....Pages i-x Introduction....Pages 1-5 Performance Theory....Pages 7-34 Performance Measurement....Pages 35-54 Analysis....Pages 55-66 Optimisation....Pages 67-81 Network Performance....Pages 83-99 Process Performance....Pages 101-118 Best Practise Examples....Pages 119-137 Limits and Overall Application Context....Pages 139-141 Checklists....Pages 143-148 Appendixes....Pages 149-160 Back Matter....Pages 161-165