[Opensim-users] OpenSim and Multi-core/Multi-processor Systems

[Maxwell, Douglas]

Hi Austin,  the reason I recommend you configure multiple processors for MIAB is because of all the different processes running in the VM.  In addition to OpenSim, there is Apache, MySQL, etc...  The extra processors help balance load.

The only time I've seen multiprocessor systems benefit OpenSim was with our DGS experiments.  Currently your best bet for performance enhancement with regular OpenSimulator is with vertical scaling (faster computer).  Hope this helps.

Douglas Maxwell, MSME
Science and Technology Manager
Virtual World Strategic Applications
U.S. Army Research Lab
Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC)
(c) (407) 242-0209
NEW DoD Email:  Douglas.Maxwell3.civ at mail.mil
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Subject: [Opensim-users] OpenSim and Multi-core/Multi-processor Systems

I recently saw a suggestion from the MOSES team for their MOSES in a
Box that two processor systems were recommended. That got me
wondering whether OpenSim can or does use multi-core and
multi-processor systems if they are in the same computer/server?  So
would dual processors (2 rather than 1 say) and adding cores (4 or 6
or 8?) for each processor make a difference or is it better to go for
higher powdered and faster clock speed with a single processor.

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