Ideal Swap Partition Size

[Todd Denniston]

Mikkel L. Ellertson wrote, On 01/18/2009 02:43 PM:
> Patrick O'Callaghan wrote:
>> A server that hibernates?
>>
>> poc
>>
> Not often. But it can be handy if you have to relocate it, or change
> a UPS, and can not afford the time of a normal bootup.
> 
> Mikkel
> 

In that case, I would probably give the machine ~1-2GB of swap for normal 
everyday thrashing, and have another partition that is ready for use as swap 
but not normally used/mounted, which is sized for allowing hibernation. Bring 
the extra swap on line only when you need it.

-- 
Todd Denniston
Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter