Performance Tuning Windows 2012: Network Subsystem–Part 1

In this article of the Performance Tuning Windows 2012 series we’ll focus on the Networking Subsystem. We’ll approach the various optimization guidelines by layer, starting with the hardware and drivers. We’ll also cover NDIS, the protocol stack, and user mode applications.  Let’s start by looking at the network adapter itself and some of the features high-end adapters support that you can use to optimize network-intensive workloads. If you’re running any network-intensive application, you’ll need a high-performance network adapters. In this section we’ll explore some considerations for selecting a suitable network adapter.
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