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pgowder
09-16-2001, 01:07 PM
When using phpsysinfo to look at load averages, does anyone know how these are calculated?

Are these 15 minute averages or cumlative?

I'm trying to get a sense of what my true load is.

thanks

Chicken
09-16-2001, 01:25 PM
I believe the 3 numbers you see are: current, 3 minute average, 15 minute average

I could be wrong on that, but I'm nearly certain... that's close at least :D

dherman76
09-16-2001, 02:36 PM
Yep, the first is current, then 3 minute average, then 15 minute average. This is correct :)

cperciva
09-16-2001, 02:40 PM
s/current/1 minute average/

pgowder
09-16-2001, 04:59 PM
Is there a way on a Raq to get a weekly or daily average?

pgowder
09-16-2001, 06:29 PM
And what is a good range to be in?

thanks