Figure 3: Performance based on percentage of database entries in the entry cache

 

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nsslapd-cache-autosize

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The nsslapd-cache-autosizeparameter is described as follows in the HP-UX Directory Server configuration, command, and file reference.

nsslapd-cache-autosize

This performance tuning attribute, which is turned off by default, specifies the percentage of free memory to use for all the combined caches. For example, if the value is set to 80, then 80 percent of the remaining free memory is claimed for the cache. To run other servers on the machine, then set the value lower. Setting the value to 0 turns off the cache autosizing and uses the normal nsslapd-cachememsizeand nsslapd-dbcachesizeattributes.

Entry DN:

cn=config,cn=ldbm database,cn=plugins,cn=config

Valid Range:

0 (turns cache autosizing off) to 100

Default Value:

-1

Syntax:

Integer

Example:

nsslapd-cache-autosize: 80

If you set nsslapd-cache-autosizeto a non-zero value between 0 and 100, HPDS will override the nsslapd-cachememsizeand nsslapd-dbcachesizeparameters with a value calculated based on the amount of free memory at the time HPDS starts up. This is often not preferable, as free memory might fluctuate from time to time based on system usage.

Logging

HPDS provides three types of logs to help you better manage your directoryand tune performance. These logs include:

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UX Direry Server specifications

HP UX Directory Server is a robust and scalable solution designed for managing directory information within enterprise networks. Developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP), this server offers an extensive set of features tailored to meet the needs of organizations that require an efficient way to store, manage, and retrieve identity and access data.

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