[K12OSN] Looking for video performance solutions

[Adam Reitsma]

Ahh yes, that looks like the problem.  I forgot when the server moved,
the link changed from a local site being 100 to a 10 Base over fiber.  I
just tested at the new site where the server is and much better on the
10/100 network. 
 
So our 3 fiber uplinks to other buildings will have to be upgraded most
likely.  At the same time I know the director of technology's vision is
to have 4-5 terminals per classroom which will help justify upgrading
the backbone hardware to a gigabit solution.  Probably looking at
implementing around 250 terminals at our Alternative, Middle, and High
School District.
 
What's the ratios usually to client per server - 50 terminals per
server?
 
Anyway, just some side notes, but thanks for the feedback... 
 
Adam R.
areitsma at littletonschools.org
 
On Apr 03, 2005 05:57 PM, Chris Thomas <cwt137 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>The thing that sped up the graphics a lot was the
>network equipment I had. Before getting new hardware,
>the clients were getting something like 0.5 frames per
>second in the real graphically intensive TuxMath. Then
>I upgraded the client's network cards to 100mbit and
>put in a switch instead of a hub. The new switch also
>had a gigabit upload to the server. I started to get
>5-10 frames per second on TuxMath. I bet I could get
>higher framerates with better clients but I am stuck
>with 133 and 166 pentiums (they don't even have
>MMX!).(All fps numbers are my approximation of the
>real fps.)
>
>In summary, if you are getting less than 5 fps it is
>most likely your network setup. If you want to get
>something like 15+ fps. I say get better clients with
>better video cards.
>
>Chris
>--- Adam Reitsma <areitsma at littletonschools.org>
>wrote:
>>Hello!,
>> 
>>One of the issues I have come across is the video
>>performance using the
>>k12 terminal server.  For basic stuff its fine but
>>load something more
>>graphical such as TuxMath it can take serveral
>>minutes to load.  I
>>assume its a coding/development/technology issue
>>because if I remotely
>>connect using VNC, all applications are loading
>>almost instant including
>>more graphical ones such as TuxMath.
>> 
>>Are there settings I can change for this performance
>>issue?  Is it part
>>of the PXE boot image or server settings itself? 
>>Network related?
>> 
>>It doesn't seem to be hardware related, I have used
>>a homemade built
>>terminal and a terminal from
>>disklessworkstations.com.  The result is
>>still the same...
>> 
>>Any help is appreciated...
>> 
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Adam Reitsma
>>areitsma at littletonschools.org
>> 
>>
>>
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