Performance optimization
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Preface
This article describes how to reduce the required computer resources by PowerFolder, e.g. CPU, Hard disk activity and memory use.
Choosing the appropriate transfer mode
PowerFolder regularly scans the local file system for changed, new or deleted files. During these scans the CPU load and hard disk activity is higher than usual. Choosing (or Customizing) a transfer mode which has longer pauses between file scans (File scan interval) will help to run PowerFolder more smoothly. E.g. raise this interval from one to 10 minutes or even more. This can be done under Folders/Folder/Settings.
Use instant change detection
This option greatly helps to reduce the CPU and harddisk activity. PowerFolder uses this by default for local all local drives. Read more...
Config entries
The following entries in the configuration file help to improve the performance on large scale system (500.000+ files):
# Store file db only every 5 minutes. filedb.persist.seconds=300 # Calc stats every minute filedb.stats.seconds=60
You may increase these values even more.
Other tips
- Split up big folders into smaller ones and don't sync/setup sub-folders that do not actually change.
- Exclude files from synchronization if possible.
- Consider to switch to our PowerFolder Server product. It is optimized for high performance.
