Swap Space for Linux: How Much is Really Needed?
Article
Nonfiction, Computers, Networking & Communications, Computer Security, Operating Systems, Application Software
| Author: | Roopak T J | ISBN: | 1230000279005 |
| Publisher: | EFY Enterprises Pvt Ltd | Publication: | November 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Roopak T J |
| ISBN: | 1230000279005 |
| Publisher: | EFY Enterprises Pvt Ltd |
| Publication: | November 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Linux divides its physical memory (RAM) into chunks called pages. Swapping is the process whereby pages get transferred to a preconfigured hard disk area. The quantum of swap space is determined during the Linux installation process. This article is all about swap space, and explains the term in detail so that newbies don’t find it a problem choosing the right amount of it when installing Linux.
Linux divides its physical memory (RAM) into chunks called pages. Swapping is the process whereby pages get transferred to a preconfigured hard disk area. The quantum of swap space is determined during the Linux installation process. This article is all about swap space, and explains the term in detail so that newbies don’t find it a problem choosing the right amount of it when installing Linux.
