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Chapter 6 Configuration and Tuning

Table of Contents
6.1 Synopsis
6.2 Initial Configuration
6.3 Core Configuration
6.4 Application Configuration
6.5 Starting Services
6.6 Configuring the cron Utility
6.7 Using rc under DragonFly
6.8 Setting Up Network Interface Cards
6.9 Virtual Hosts
6.10 Configuration Files
6.11 Tuning with sysctl
6.12 Tuning Disks
6.13 Tuning Kernel Limits
6.14 Adding Swap Space
6.15 Power and Resource Management
6.16 Using and Debugging DragonFly ACPI
Written by Chern Lee. Based on a tutorial written by Mike Smith. Also based on tuning(7) written by Matt Dillon.

6.1 Synopsis

One of the important aspects of DragonFly is system configuration. Correct system configuration will help prevent headaches during future upgrades. This chapter will explain much of the DragonFly configuration process, including some of the parameters which can be set to tune a DragonFly system.

After reading this chapter, you will know:

Before reading this chapter, you should:

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