“This column will look at swap space allocation for small
workstations to low end enterprise size systems (ranging anywhere
from 32MB to 50GB).”
“There are several methods for determining the amount of swap
space you need. This column will examine four methods:
- “The standard swap space rule
- “Following Recommended Guidelines
- “Sizing from a Reference Point
- “Combining methods & knowing the system”
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IBM
developerWorks: Maximum swappage — Getting the most out of
swap (Feb 28, 2000)