I've recently
installed a new server for AB testing. Its an AMD dual core server with 1GB of
ram. Running 64bits windows and 32 bits AB. I've used the 64bits versions of
AB but I need Tomasz's ADK in order to compile my dlls.
The server is a
headless server (no delicated screen) and is situated next to my desktop
where I have 4 screens for trading purposes. I can access my servers in 2
ways.
1. Each of my
screens have 2 inputs ports (VGA and DVI). I connect one of them to the server
and the other to my desktop, when necessary, I use the screen menu to switch
from analog to digital or verse versa. I also have a keyboard/mouse connected
to the server tugged away which I can use.
2. I use windows
remote desktop connection. to access the server (and of course the
keyboard/mouse from my desktop). this is my normal mode of accessing the
server.
I can also
increase the power of the server by overclocking it. getting it to run a
little faster with those long optimization runs. I'm waiting for the new
version of IO to come out with baited breath.
Its a pity that
currently only 1 core is being utilised, which seems a bit of a waste. Ideally
I would like to use all my CPU horse power for AB testing.
I thought my setup
might be of interest who is considering having two computers side by side and
want to share their screens and keyboard in some ways. I physically dont want
any more screens. so the solution works well for me with overlay for a
video/keyboard switch.
I would be most
interested in hearing from others how they make full use the 2nd core in dual
core processors for AB testing and/or their server farm
setups.