After you verify that you are following the guidelines
for optimal configuration, learn about options and parameters that
can help you to tune performance.
Tuning Operations Center performance
The performance of the Tivoli® Storage
Manager Operations Center depends
on the system resources of the hub and spoke servers and the processor
and memory on the computer where the Operations Center is installed.
Performance also depends on the number of client nodes and virtual
machine file spaces that are being monitored by all servers.
Tuning server performance
Many factors must be considered when you are tuning the
configuration of your Tivoli Storage
Manager server for
optimum performance. Review this information to evaluate settings
for your operating system, key Tivoli Storage
Manager operations,
scheduling for the server and client workloads, and configuration
for functions that require additional server resources.
Tuning disk storage for the server
Disk storage systems have different operating characteristics
that can be configured and tuned for improved performance for a Tivoli Storage
Manager server.
Tuning client performance
You can optimize the performance
of Tivoli Storage
Manager clients.
Review the methods for backing up data and select the best methods
for your environment. Review the information about client options
and adjust configuration settings accordingly.
Tuning network performance
If possible, use a dedicated local
area network (LAN) or a storage area network (SAN) for backup operations.
Keep device drivers for network components updated to take advantage
of the latest fixes and improvements. Consider the Tivoli Storage
Manager options
that can help you tune how the clients and the server use the network.
Ensure that you understand how TCP/IP works and review the information
about TCP flow control and the sliding window.