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- | ==== 05. [20p] Multitool Comparison ==== | + | ==== 03. [30p] RAM disk ==== |
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- | === [10p] Task A - Different tool, same I/O === | + | |
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- | === [10p] Task B - Plot of Comparison === | + | |
- | ==== 06. [30p] RAM disk ==== | + | |
Linux allows you to use part of your RAM as a block device, viewing it as a hard disk partition. The advantage of using a RAM disk is the **extremely low latency** (even when compared to SSDs). The disadvantage is that all contents will be lost after a reboot. | Linux allows you to use part of your RAM as a block device, viewing it as a hard disk partition. The advantage of using a RAM disk is the **extremely low latency** (even when compared to SSDs). The disadvantage is that all contents will be lost after a reboot. | ||
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Look at the elapsed time and average transfer speed. What conclusion can you draw? | Look at the elapsed time and average transfer speed. What conclusion can you draw? | ||
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+ | :!: Put one screenshot with the tmpfs partition in df output and one screenshot of both pv commands and write your conclusion. | ||
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