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BAAN OPTIMIZATION CLASS OUTLINE

Performance 101
Introduction and Baan System Architecture This section covers the Baan client server models and the major components that make up the Baan system. The difference between Level 1 and Level 2 database drivers is also discussed.

Performance 111
Performance Boosters Discusses Baan application optimization techniques for improving performance including multiple bshells and shared memory management.

Performance 201
Baan Session Tracing and Tuning Describes various tools within Baan to determine what session is doing. Specific topics include bshell command, bshell queries, RDBS execution information and source code profiling.

Performance 211
Baan Network Utilization and Optimization This section includes topics such as bandwidth, latency, Citix Metaframe, connection optimization, page mode, client configuration, and network architecture.

Performance 221
Baan Performance Monitoring and Management Covers tools to proactively manage your Baan systems including database monitoring tools, response time measurement software, Baan administration tools, and the use of historical data and trends.

Performance 241
Baan Sizing, Platform and Hardware Considerations This area will help you to determine what system optimization hardware issues you should consider before you buy. Specific topics include hardware and OS configuration, disk arrays and databases, and hardware scaling.

Performance 301
Baan Database Drivers (plus) Teaches database driver configuration and optimization hints including discussions on DB resource settings, db_storage, and ora_storage.

Performance 321
Database Optimization for Baan Helps you to understand the RDBS configuration, Oracle trace, Informix top tables, Oracle and Informix buffer cache, ratio tuning, database instance/session tuning, and transaction tuning.