Chapter 1. CPU Performance Design

In this chapter, we will cover the tasks related with CPU performance design. You will learn the following aspects of CPU performance design:

• Critical performance consideration – VMM scheduler

• CPU scheduler – processor topology/cache aware

• Ready time – warning sign

• Hyperthreaded core sharing

• Spotting CPU overcommitment

• Fighting guest CPU saturation in SMP VMs

• Controlling CPU resources using resource settings

• What is most important to monitor in CPU performance

• CPU performance best practices