Performing basic system tuning and monitoring

Performing basic system tuning and monitoring

Your SCO^® system includes a variety of tools for monitoring configuring, and tuning your system. This chapter covers basic tasks (including those discussed in more detail elsewhere):

checking system configuration
seeing who is logged on
displaying processor information
setting the system clock
checking system performance information
changing kernel tunable parameters
changing system defaults for system utilities
checking and clearing system log files
creating system activity reports
warn users of system downtime
managing large files
changing the maximum file size allowed
Configuring dump space for systems with large physical memory
changing the swap size on your system

You should monitor your system to make sure it is effectively serving those who use it. Disk space, processing power, and RAM are all finite resources that must be used effectively. Your SCO system provides tools for monitoring your system's activity and tuning your system to ensure it runs efficiently.