11
Global
Deployments
The
single
server
approach
works
well
as
long
as
the
endpoints
can
make
and
sustain
a
TCP/IP
connection
to
the
server.
Depending
on
the
quality
of
the
WAN
link,
some
global
deployments
will
require
multiple
servers.
Each
of
these
is
essentially
its
own
environment,
with
its
own
Object
Directory.
Many
customers
have
one
server
in
each
region:
one
for
North
America,
one
for
Europe
and
Africa,
and
one
for
Asia.
To
determine,
if
this
multi
server
strategy
is
necessary,
it
is
better
to
include
endpoints
from
all
regions
in
the
pilot
phase.
Optimisation
Actions
NOTE
:
These
are
generic
recommendations
based
on
experience
but
not
always
be
suitable
for
your
entire
specific
environment.
For
database
maintenance
and
performance,
it
is
always
recommended
you
engage
McAfee
professional
services
prior
to
implementing
these
suggestions.
The
Object
Directory
is
small
in
size,
but
contains
a
high
number
of
files.
For
example,
a
typical
10,000
node
deployment
has
1.7
million
files
in
its
Object
Directory.
For
optimal
performance,
we
must
configure
the
operating
system
and
the
hardware
to
provide
fast
access
to
lots
of
small
files.
