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Processor Affinity

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November 25, 2009, 12:17 PM
stuey
Processor Affinity
In SQL/Server there is an option for Processor Affinity to select what processors to utilise.
Does anyone know if there is an equivalent in WF?
I.E. If you have a quad core, but WF is only licensed for dual core , then a way to ensure that WF only utilises dual core by selecting Processors.

Cheers everyone.


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November 25, 2009, 01:54 PM
Darin Lee
As always, check with your local account rep, but the licensing for WF (especially on Wintel platforms) is that if the box has a quad processor, WF must be licensed for a quad processor. I've never seen it licensed any other way on that platform, regardless of what it's configured to use.


Regards,

Darin


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November 26, 2009, 09:43 AM
GamP
Correct, if you install on a quad cpu machine with a two cpu license, the install process will flag this as an invalid license.
As far as I know, there is no setting in the product to ensure it will always run on processor 1 or 2, but not on 3 or 4.
As Darin states, contact IBI to verify this (I have been known to be wrong before).


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