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Accept() Scalability on Linux

PublisherUniversity of Michigan
Format HTMLDate added18 Apr 2007
Topics Scalability, Linux - Open Source, Linux Server OS
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This paper explores the possible effects of a "Thundering herd" problem associated with the Linux implementation of the POSIX accept() system call. The paper discusses the nature of the problem and how it may affect the scalability of the Linux kernel. In addition, the paper identifies candidate solutions and considerations to keep in mind. Finally, the paper presents a solution and benchmarks it, giving a description of the benchmark methodology and the results of the benchmark.

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