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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Does anyone else use Xeon processors with hyperthreading enabled? This has the effect of doubling the CPUs capacity. The kernel reports each hyperthreading cpu as 2 cpus and I believe treats them as such. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>If I am running a dual xeon (2 real cpus, 2 virtual cpus) should I be running 20 MS processes or 10? 100Kmsgs/day running SA and 1 CL virus scanner. </FONT></P>
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