Performance Optimization and Tuning Techniques for IBM Power Systems Processors Including IBM POWER8

Performance tools and empirical performance analysis

This appendix describes the optimization and tuning of the POWER8 processor-based system from the perspective of performance tools and empirical performance analysis. It covers the following topics:

•“Introduction” on page 216

•“Performance advisors” on page 216

•“IBM Power Virtualization Performance” on page 223

•“AIX” on page 223

•“Linux” on page 233

•“Java (either AIX or Linux)” on page 239

Introduction

This appendix includes a general description about performance advisors, and descriptions ...