Nutanix SE Academy NCSE-Core Question # 33 Topic 4 Discussion

To run a VM on a single NUMA node, it is important to ensure that the entire CPU and memory requirements of the VM fit within the resources of a single NUMA node. Given the application’s requirements of 256GB RAM and 12 CPU cores at over 80% utilization, the configuration should consider high core count and high frequency to handle the high transaction load efficiently.

Using CPUs with 10 cores each at 3.4GHz, for a total of 20 cores, would provide sufficient resources to meet the VM's needs while ensuring optimal performance. This configuration strikes a balance between core count and CPU frequency, providing a robust solution for the business-critical application.

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Nutanix Bible​