Increasing Internet Agent Speed; Sending And Receiving Threads; Changing The Maximum Packet Received Buffers; Increasing Polling Time - Novell GROUPWISE 8 - ADMINISTRATION Administration Manual

50.2 Increasing Internet Agent Speed

You can implement the following procedures to help enhance the Internet Agent's processing speed:
Section 50.2.1, "Sending and Receiving Threads," on page 819
Section 50.2.2, "Changing the Maximum Packet Received Buffers," on page 819
Section 50.2.3, "Increasing Polling Time," on page 819
Section 50.2.4, "Decreasing the Timeout Cycles," on page 820

50.2.1 Sending and Receiving Threads

The Internet Agent uses sending and receiving threads to process incoming and outgoing messages.
The more threads you make available, the more messages the Internet Agent can process
concurrently. However, threads place a demand on the server's resources. Too many threads can
monopolize memory and CPU utilization.
Make sure you balance your processing speed requirements with the other applications running on
the same server as the Internet Agent.
For information about adjusting the SMTP sending and receiving threads, see
"Configuring Basic SMTP/MIME Settings," on page

50.2.2 Changing the Maximum Packet Received Buffers

This option is available only for the NetWare
their default settings, you probably do not need to change the Maximum Packet Received Buffers
parameter. However, if you significantly increase the number of send and receive threads, you
should increase the default Maximum Packet Received Buffers parameter to better accommodate the
SMTP processes. You must change this parameter at the server.

50.2.3 Increasing Polling Time

Incoming and outgoing messages are stored in priority queues. The Internet Agent polls these
queues and then forwards the messages for distribution. The Time option lets you control how often
the Internet Agent polls these queuing directories. Make sure you balance polling time requirements
with the other applications running on the same server as the Internet Agent.
1 In ConsoleOne, right-click the Internet Agent object, then click Properties.
2 Click GroupWise > Gateway Time Settings to display the Gateway Time Settings page.
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Section 46.1.1,
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