Networking solutions have evolved over the years, which has had a positive impact on our daily lives. Today, users are very savvy to what apps and features they need on their devices, and how they need them.
This is only natural! With all the new features and applications available, users must choose which one to use and use it consistently. This is not a universal app or feature rule, as some people may require something different than you do.
This goes for pretty much everything– network attached devices (nadves), servers, software applications, and hardware- you must install the correct drivers or firmware for the device you are connecting to the network with!
Server connectivity is always an issue in low-resource environments such as schools or businesses.
Maximum possible throughput between the PC and the server
When it comes to high-speed connections, quality of the connection is key. If the PC and server can not communicate well with one another, then the connection will not be very fast.
Most broadband connections are through rapid-fire (FTTPS) connections. This means that the connection is fast but short-term performance can be hit. Even if you are doing very light web browsing or video streaming, this can be an issue as more bandwidth demands a more reliable connection.
Rapid-fire connections are not ideal for long-term use as they can cause latency and dropped connections. When these problems occur, it is hard to stay focused on what you are doing and take action!
Short, aggressive (FTTPS) connections can help solve this problem. Using a slow link between the PC and server may help with this.
Formula for maximum throughput
When it comes to choosing a server, there is one critical element that you must consider when formulating your server “throughput” criteria. This element is the maximum throughput that can be expected between your computer and the server.
When choosing a size of server, measure the maximum throughput that you can expect between your computer and the server in terms of user traffic. For example, if a university has 500 students using their computer daily, then this particular university should have a 1-gig (1,000,000)server to meet this demand.
How much storage you have may affect how much capacity your server has to hold data. For example, if they had very little storage available, then they would need a larger server to withstand an increase in data traffic.
When choosing a processor and memory kit for your machine, remember that the higher the throughput is between the computer and the server, the better this kit will perform.
C = link capacity
When it comes to the amount of links you can have on your website, there is a limit. When it comes to link capacity, there is no more link on disk or in the database. There is only use!
Link capacity depends on many things, such as page size, number of links, and how many of those links are natural. All of these factors can and will change over time so that they become more storage space dependent.
The maximum possible link capacity depends on what type of site you are looking at. Some internet companies offer a softball size database with their server. If you are looking at a small-sized site, we recommend using a small-sized server to achieve your goal of high throughput between pcs and server.
B = bandwidth capacity
When talking about the maximum possible throughput between a computer and a server, there are two main components to consider: the bandwidth capacity of the computer and the available bandwidth capacity on the server.
A computer has a limited amount of space to store data. If the computer was not capable of fulfilling its duty of storing data on the server, then it would not have enough bandwidth to communicate with the server.
A small-to-medium business may have only one computer at their disposal, which is why it is important that this machine has enough hard disk space to hold all of its files.
It alsoiovs that in order for a computer and aserver to receive data, both must have enough bandwidth to send and receive information.
R = data rate
When data rates are sufficient, a bandwidth calculator can be used to determine the maximum data rate that the satellite connection can provide.
Satellite connections are usually limited to a data rate of 2 to 4 Mbps. This means that the computer must be able to send or receive 2 to 4 emails or documents per hour!
This is difficult to calculate in real life, as some computers may send and receive more or less than that amount of data at one time. However, it can help you know what kind of computer you have if you need help with installation or support.
Computer manufacturers often advertise processor speed and memory requirements as part of their specifications. When looking at these characteristics in combination, they most likely do not match up physically, but mentally they do.
processor speed is about usuage-based rather than hardware-based. As such, it might be better to consider memory and hard drive space than processor speed.
T = transfer time
When clients connect to the network, they need to download the latest server software and connection information. This takes time, and sometimes, this is what prevents clients from being transferred to the next available server.
Clients that are connected for a long time may also overuse their resources. Overusing their resources can lead to them running out of bandwidth or even shutting down a server due to overuse.
Server software can have limitations on how much data it will accept and how long it will keep it. If a client has enough data, then the limitation does not matter much as the server software always has enough memory to hold everything.
If a client only uses their computer for a short time, then limiting the amount of data acceptance might be an appropriate policy. It is worth checking with your server operator about any limitations.
S = packet size
The packet size is called the S per packet size. Most networks calculate this based on your upload and download speeds, your usage pattern, and what type of connection you have.
When your upload and download speeds are lower than your network’s average, you can reduce the S per packet size to increase speed. This is known as reducing thespeed boost.
Network administrators use different values for this metric because it depends on how fast people want a system to be. Some want super-fast speed while others just want a faster system that they can access quickly.
Using the right S per packet size for the right system can be tricky! It is important to keep that in mind when choosing a machine.
M = number of packets
In theory, there is no maximum number of packets that can be sent between the server and the PC. However, in practice, very few people set their servers’ throughput caps at maximum.
Most administrators set their servers’ throughput caps at about half the theoretical maximum due to two reasons: cost and reliability. Setting a max of full capacity will usually result in fewer unanswered requests being sent out, and therefore a smoother experience for your users.
Cost-wise, a server with a maxed-out CPU and GPU can cost more than one with lower specs. Users who need high speeds may purchase these advanced components on sale or even direct from the manufacturer due to this effect. Users who do not need such fast hardware may just keep the standard ones as security baseline requirements have lowered over the years.
