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FYI #050290sg
Question:
What is the optimal performance I can achieve with the Access
Server?
Answer:
Optimal configuration is an Access Server running on a 33 Mhz
machine, CGA, and a non-memory mapped adapter. The faster the
adapter the better. As for the adapter being faster than the
file server - it all depends on how much network access is
required. In most cases its probably a better idea to run a
16-bit adapter in the Access Server.
The keyboard handler for Access 1.01 greatly enhances character
response. Therefore, running menus for better performance isn't
as big an issue as before 1.01.
As for heavy compiles, there should not be a problem as long as
the Access Server is a fast machine (ie., 25 or 33 Mhz at least).
Micro Focus in Palo Alto has 8 engineers connected to an Access
Server and frequently performing compiles. However, Micro Focus is
looking for performance comparable to a 286. If your customer
wants 386 performance, then on a 25 Mhz machine they will start
seeing a degradation after 4 users. After 4 users they will have
286 performance up until about 10 users. From then on they will
get performance better than a 4.77 Mhz PC. On a 25 or 33 Mhz
machine, users should always get performance better than a PC.
Steve Goodman - Marketing, Sunnyvale