Optimizing Message File Processing; Adjusting The Number Of Poa Threads For Message File Processing - Novell GROUPWISE 8 - ADMINISTRATION Administration Manual

38.2 Optimizing Message File Processing

If you run only one POA for the post office, you can adjust the number of POA threads for message
file processing. If message file processing needs are extremely heavy for a post office, you can set
up a dedicated message file processing POA to meet those needs.
Section 38.2.1, "Adjusting the Number of POA Threads for Message File Processing," on
page 566
Section 38.2.2, "Configuring a Dedicated Message File Processing POA," on page 567
38.2.1 Adjusting the Number of POA Threads for Message File
Processing
If the POA is configured for message file processing, it starts the number of threads specified by the
Message Handler Threads option. Message handler threads deliver messages to users mailboxes.
The default number of message handler threads is 6; valid values range from 1 to 20. The default
value of 6 is appropriate for a multipurpose POA. The maximum value of 20 is appropriate for a
POA that has been customized to process only message files.
The more message threads the POA uses, the faster it can process messages. However, the more
threads the POA uses, the fewer resources are available to other processes running on the server.
To adjust the number of POA message handler threads:
1 In ConsoleOne, browse to and right-click the POA object, then click Properties.
2 Click GroupWise > Agent Settings to display the Agent Settings page.
3 Increase the number in the Message Handler Threads field.
For example, you could increase the number of threads in increments of three to five threads
until acceptable throughput is reached. The optimum number of threads for a POA is affected
by many factors, including available system resources. The more message handler threads the
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