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Re: [OT] Bandwidth software
- Subject: Re: [OT] Bandwidth software
- From: "Patrick Lidstone" <patrick@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:15:17 -0000
--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Andy Laurence" <andy@a...> wrote:
> From: Ian Davidson [mailto:ian@r...]
> > a) Test the maximum sustainable bandwidth between to points on a
LAN.
>
> FTP? See how quick a file of size X transfers, and work it out from
that?
Bear in mind that network performance depends on a multitude of
factors, all the way up the stack - from physical network interface,
through operating system, chosen protocol and the efficiency of the
particular application on top. Performance across the various
permutations can vary wildly, and may not even saturate your link.
In short, if you choose a real world test like ftp, ensure the usage
scenario mirrors the final "end user" configuration as closely as
possible if you need "meaningful" figures.
Patrick
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