Virtual Machines

Running the database or ActiveMatrix BPM within a virtual machine can have an impact on performance.  Virtual machines can be configured to share physical disks, memory, and so on.  If these resources are allocated incorrectly (for example, both virtual machines sharing a physical disk or memory, performance can be degraded). 

Examine the configuration of the virtual machines involved, assess the physical resources available, and how many virtual machines are sharing these resources.

Note: For TIBCO’s position on virtualization support, see Late Breaking News document LBN1-7058UQ, available from TIBCO Support. TIBCO is not in a position to provide customers with recommendations on configuring virtual systems, or estimating the performance overhead that virtual systems may levy. However, the information presented here is based on experience gained at customer sites.